counteract
coun
ˈkaʊn
kawn
ter
tər
tēr
act
ˌækt
ākt
British pronunciation
/kˌa‍ʊntəɹˈækt/

Definition & Meaning of "counteract"in English

to counteract
01

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

Transitive: to counteract effects of something
to counteract definition and meaning
example
Examples
Drinking plenty of water can help counteract the dehydrating effects of caffeine.
The government implemented measures to counteract the economic recession.
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