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(Entry 1 of 2)

as in countering, opposing

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counteracting

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present participle of counteract

Synonyms of counteracting (Entry 2 of 2)

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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“Counteracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteracting. Accessed 21 Jan. 2022.

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