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 Propositions 41 and 42 — the two measures aimed at counteracting the billionaires tax — garnered an opposition position from the party. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 These substances help counteract cell damage and inflammation that occur naturally from environmental factors and aging, Stefanski says. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 Additionally, doctors often recommend over-the-counter antihistamines such as Benadryl to counteract histamine released by the immune system. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026 The script brilliantly lays that out to counteract some of the hugeness of her character. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for counteract

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteract

Verb

Additional private investment is being courted to offset that burden on Cypriot consumers while additional EU funding is being weighed, said Damianos.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Does that mean going to the gym isn’t enough to offset hours spent watching television?

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of offset

Verb

With her memory gradually coming back, Juliette now recalls a potential path toward neutralizing the threat of extermination.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Early tests suggest that the gadusol has antioxidant properties as well, kind of like vitamin C, so this could help neutralize some of those damaging free radicals that are, um, caused by sun exposure.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of neutralize

Verb

The former has a satinlike finish that improves the skin’s texture while color correcting areas of discoloration like the under eyes.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
While many course corrected, Hilton made fewer changes and even today maintains a gossip-y approach to his site.

— Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026