Thesaurus results for COUNTERACT

counteract

verb

ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈakt

as in to offset

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective this medication will counteract the symptoms but it won't kill the infection

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Recent Examples of counteract Since September, the Chinese government has unveiled stimulus measures such as monetary policy easing policies and plans to counteract the property market’s decline. —

Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025 The formula also contains purple pigments to counteract any brassiness. —

Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025 The 8 Best Carpet Cleaners for Tackling Pet Messes Why Are These Cleaners Harmful to Pets? Many cleaning products with these ingredients are powerful sanitizers that counteract the messes some pets leave behind, but pet owners need to balance the cleaning strength with pet safety. —

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025 Some of them have been shown to partially counteract the impact of greenhouse gases by reflecting solar radiation back into space. —

Annalisa Bracco, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for counteract

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These funds, along with government subsidies, helped offset premiums for millions of Americans, driving the enrollment gains seen in recent years.

— Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Large pharma companies are also bracing for upcoming drug patent expirations that could wipe out $300 billion in revenues by 2028, putting more pressure on them to offset losses with new products.

— Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025