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
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as in resisting
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteracting
Verb
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This confirmed that neutralizing the protein could help turn off the overactive immune response.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2025 -
Our editors love this gel-cream moisturizer's cooling, skin-soothing texture and redness-neutralizing tint.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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And the Trump administration has given conflicting signals.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
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Biohackers hear lots of conflicting advice about where to focus their energies.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The fast-absorbing formula is also resistant to water and safe for children aged 2 years and above.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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One such improvement would allow the plant to produce reliable seeds that farmers could use to breed potatoes resistant to pests, a changing climate, and other environmental challenges.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent — teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
29 July 2025
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The Trump administration has overtly defended its decision to attack the nuclear facilities, though competing reports have emerged on how much damage was caused.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Publicly thank those with the most contrary viewpoints to demonstrate the value that getting all the ideas on the table provides for arriving at the optimal solution.—
Maren Perry,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Team members need to experience having contrary opinions welcomed and explored rather than shut down.—
Maren Perry,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Counteracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteracting. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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