counteractive

adjective

Definition of counteractivenext
as in beneficial

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteractive
  1. beneficial
  2. antidotal
  3. salutary
  4. helpful
Adjective
  • This proactive approach not only reduces risks but also lays a strong basis for an open, mutually beneficial relationship that minimizes complexity and maximizes long-term value.
    Appio Fragoletti, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Some research finds that washing up with soap and contaminated water is beneficial too.
    Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • But methanol is more lethal, say the article authors, and methanol poisoning often requires antidotal therapy as well as supporting therapy and critical care.
    Claire Gillespie, Health.com, 23 June 2020
  • Ortiz recommended people in areas where the epidemic is centered should be carrying the antidotal substance Narcan or naloxone.
    Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2019
Definition of antidotal
Adjective
  • The price surge had the salutary effect of easing the government’s debt burden, and the nation’s budget went into surplus for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis.
    Dylan Matthews, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Regulatory attempts like these reveal that salutary intentions and the realities of the market do not always align, and cast into doubt the feasibility of wholesale revolution in a food supply dependent on unhealthy food.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of salutary
Adjective
  • Having a good understanding of the tastes and agendas of content chiefs is helpful at a time when opaque data points and algorithms are informing greenlight decisions.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For the players, being in familiar surroundings is helpful.
    Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of helpful
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