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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/
counteract means: To act against something and reduce or stop its effect.
verb
REDUCE OPPOSING EFFECTC1
To act against something and reduce or stop its effect.
- The weights counteract the wind's force.
- They planted trees to counteract soil loss.
- These changes may counteract the effects of rising prices.
Questions about counteract
What does counteract mean?
To act against something and reduce or stop its effect.
What is counteract in other languages?
Türkçe: etkisini gidermek · Español: contrarrestar · Français: contrecarrer · Deutsch: entgegenwirken · Italiano: contrastare · 日本語: 打ち消す
How do you pronounce counteract?
It is pronounced /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/.
How do you use counteract in a sentence?
The weights counteract the wind's force. They planted trees to counteract soil loss.
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