counteract | Definition of counteract

Synonyms and Antonyms of counteract

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective

this medication will counteract the symptoms but it won't kill the infection

Synonyms of counteract

annul, cancel (out), compensate (for), correct, counterbalance, counterpoise, make up (for), negative, neutralize, offset

Words Related to counteract

invalidate, negate, neuter, nullify

outbalance, outweigh, redeem

redress, relieve, remedy

override, overrule