Synonyms of counteracts

counteracts

verb

present tense third-person singular of counteract

as in offsets

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

• offsets
• neutralizes
• corrects
• outweighs
• counterbalances
• relieves
• compensates (for)
• makes up (for)
• cancels (out)
• annuls
• nullifies
• invalidates
• negates
• redeems
• counterpoises
• remedies
• negatives
• overrules
• neuters
• overrides
• redresses
• atones (for)
• outbalances

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of counteracts

Winds may not be quite as strong near Sacramento in the evening as the Delta breeze counteracts some of the north winds — a peculiar setup — but could still be gusty in sudden bursts. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

While salicylic acid has a reputation for drying out skin, the triple ceramide complex in this cream counteracts that by drenching skin in long-lasting moisture—up to a full day—after application. — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026

The former provides a boost of hydration that counteracts retinol’s infamous drying effects, and niacinamide boosts the efficacy of the titular ingredient’s dark spot-fading, plumping, and fine line-reducing benefits. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

Evaporation is a phase change that counteracts warming temperatures and raises humidity in the air. — Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Some sunscreens only exacerbate existing redness and inflammation, but EltaMD’s is not only sensitive skin-friendly, but the green tint counteracts any naturally-occurring redness in the skin. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 23 June 2026

For example, their potassium content helps regulate blood pressure and counteracts the effects of sodium, thereby relaxing blood vessel walls, says Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN, DipACLM, FAND, FAHA, assistant professor of population health and disease prevention at the University of California, Irvine. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026

Benadryl Extra-Strength Anti-Itch Cooling Spray counteracts the burning sensation with a cooling one. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

Fabric softener counteracts those negative charges, neutralizing them. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026