counteract
Translation
to counteract, to neutralize, to offset
Examples
This medicine will counteract the poison.
This medicine will counteract the poison.
We need to counteract the negative effects of stress.
We need to counteract the negative effects of stress.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to counteract (sth.) The new policy aims to counteract inflation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: oppose, neutralize, offset; Antonyms: aid, support
Etymology
From the prefix 'counter-' (against) + 'act'. Literally 'to act against'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'counter-action' – an action that goes against another action.