counteract
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(verb) oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues" |
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Synonyms: counterbalance, countervail, neutralize |
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Related Words: cancel, offset, set off |
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(verb) oppose or check by a counteraction |
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Synonyms: countercheck |
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Related Words: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate |
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(verb) act in opposition to |
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Synonyms: antagonise, antagonize |
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Related Words: act, move |
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(verb) destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war" |
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Synonyms: countermine, sabotage, subvert, undermine, weaken |
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Related Words: derail, disobey |
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