counteract

/ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/ · noun

Meaning

An action performed in opposition to another action.
To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on
To deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate

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Related words

antagonize(English)sabotage(English)countercheck(English)undermine(English)neutralize(English)countervail(English)subvert(English)counterbalance(English)buoyancy(English)torque(English)rotor(English)tendency(English)

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