Thesaurus results for COUNTERACT

counteract

verb

ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈakt

Definition of counteract

as in to offset

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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Recent Examples of counteract Four types of hyaluronic acid plump skin and counteract potential dryness, while collagen amino acids and antioxidants help protect skin’s natural collagen for a firmer, smoother look. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 Yes, the Power Keyboard is heavier, but that extra heft is partly used to counteract the top-heavy imbalance when attached to a phone. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 Labor must modernize its financial architecture to counteract this evolution. — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026 These camps may help counteract some troubling social and interpersonal trends among young boys. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counteract

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteract

Verb

In theory, an onrush of investment in activities like chip manufacturing and data center construction could put upward pressure in general on consumer prices, unless the demand is offset by a new supply of goods and services.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, the natural beauty of the Golden State is offset by the graphic body horror of the whale’s innards, built on practical sets by production designer Ramsey Avery and lit by bioluminescence.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of offset

Verb

The active ingredients neutralize the causes of odor, with full effect within 24 hours.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Nearly four hours were spent neutralized behind the safety car, with 16 cautions that prevented this year’s race from ever really developing a rhythm.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of neutralize

Verb

Persist toward Ithaca, but be prepared to correct your course as the winds and circumstances change.

— Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Every hour spent sorting candidates, interviewing, onboarding, correcting course and starting over is time not spent leading the business.

— Kenzie Biggins, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026