Thesaurus results for COUNTERACT

counteract

verb

ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈakt

Definition of counteract

as in to offset

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective this medication will counteract the symptoms but it won't kill the infection

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Recent Examples of counteract Elsewhere in the prospectus, Anthropic warned that, in general, AI could be used by authoritarian governments to create high-tech surveillance states and said that it was committed to working with free societies to counteract this possibility. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 These ingredients can help counteract the drying effects of cleansing, leaving skin more comfortable rather than stripped. — Sheryl George, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026 This can instantly pressurize individual shock absorbers to counteract body roll, front-to-rear acceleration pitch and hard-braking dive. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 Finally, daily broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher is nonnegotiable to counteract UV damage. — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counteract

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteract

Verb

The cuts were partially offset by new hiring and the reinstatement of some workers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
But fact-checkers and health analysts have been clear that this temporary infusion of funds, spread out over five years, doesn’t offset the $137 billion in permanent cuts projected to hit rural areas over the same decade.

— Rachel Cohen Booth, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of offset

Verb

Baking soda helps to neutralize odors, break down grime, and enhance the effectiveness of your detergent.

— Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026
Unlike existing treatments that primarily neutralize IgE circulating in the bloodstream, the company aims to detach IgE from immune cells.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of neutralize

Verb

Designed to correct the signs of photoaging—which can include wrinkles, dark spots, and rough texture—the formula boosts cell turnover has a cushiony texture and a silky finish.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
That can mean delivering a consistent product, honoring commitments, correcting mistakes or simply showing up year after year.

— Jerry Bobb, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026