Thesaurus results for COUNTERACT

counteract

verb

ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈakt

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 Round mirrors create a gentle flow, Ruff explains, counteracting all the sharp angles in a minimalist bathroom. —

Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026 The month-long format is meant to serve as a sustained platform to counteract the volatility surrounding the fair. —

Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Here are some of the costs — and how to counteract them. —

Tessa West, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026 Alongside these minerals, dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which help counteract free radicals—harmful molecules linked to chronic diseases. —

Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counteract

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And with shrinking federal aid, complex state budget gaps and pressure growing to offset Connecticut’s high cost of living, lawmakers are scrambling to adopt a new fiscal plan before the 2026 session closes May 6.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Analysts say some airline carriers have already tacked fuel surcharges onto longer routes, while others have raised baggage fees to offset rising expenses.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026