counteract
Translation
to counteract, to neutralize, to act against
Examples
This medicine will counteract the poison.
This medicine will counteract the poison.
They took steps to counteract the negative effects.
They took steps to counteract the negative effects.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reduce or prevent the effect of (sth.) This medicine will counteract the poison.
Similar Words
Synonyms: neutralize, offset, oppose; Antonyms: aid, support
Etymology
From the prefix 'counter-' (against, in opposition to) and the verb 'act'. Literally 'to act against'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as taking an 'action' that is 'counter' (against) something else.