Synonyms of counteracting

counteracting 1 of 2

adjective

as in resisting

Related Words

• resisting
• opposing
• conflicting
• countering
• resistant
• competing
• contrary
• against
• refractory
• recalcitrant
• rebellious
• wayward
• intractable
• defiant
• insubordinate
• averse
• rebel
• untoward
• contumacious
• unruly
• balky
• opposed
• reluctant
• obstreperous
• loath
• unwilling
• willful
• ungovernable
• hesitant
• recusant
• relentless
• adverse
• froward
• incompliant
• counter
• unrelenting
• negative
• unfavorable
• disinclined
• hostile
• stern
• unbending
• prejudicial
• inimical
• disadvantageous
• unflinching
• inflexible
• unfriendly
• unsympathetic
• hard

Dissimilar Words

• understanding
• tolerant
• positive
• complying
• benign
• favorable
• unresistant
• congenial
• advantageous
• agreeable
• sympathetic
• supportive
• friendly
• amiable
• hospitable
• cordial
• amicable
• affable
• benignant
• well-disposed

counteracting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of counteract

as in offsetting

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective

this medication will counteract the symptoms but it won't kill the infection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offsetting
• neutralizing
• correcting
• counterbalancing
• relieving
• outweighing
• annulling
• compensating (for)
• making up (for)
• canceling (out)
• remedying
• nullifying
• counterpoising
• invalidating
• negating
• negativing
• redeeming
• redressing
• overruling
• neutering
• overriding
• atoning (for)
• outbalancing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of counteracting

Verb

Potassium also helps regulate blood pressure by counteracting the effects of sodium. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026

How Minnesota goes about counteracting this over the back half of the season will likely dictate its success. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Nor was this a case of a few rogue officials counteracting company policies. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

In using cash to avoid dilution, Salesforce is also not counteracting its aggressive stock buyback program, which helps reduce the amount of shares outstanding and, all else equal, supports earnings-per-share growth. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

May Help Lower Blood Pressure Basil seeds contain potassium, which helps manage blood pressure by counteracting sodium’s effects and relaxing blood vessels. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026

Unlike some spacecraft in low Earth orbit, Swift doesn't have a propulsion system capable of counteracting atmospheric drag. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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

Bent-over rows may be especially helpful for counteracting the forward head and rounded shoulder positioning that can result from frequent cell phone use. — Danielle Zickl, Health, 27 July 2026