counteracting 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of counteractingnext
as in resisting

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counteracting

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verb

present participle of counteract
as in offsetting
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 Synonyms for counteracting
  1. neutralizing
  2. conflicting
  3. correcting
  4. resistant
  5. competing
  6. contrary
Verb
  • Retailing for $54, the product entails a two-step system meant to address root causes of redness and atopic skin via long-term use, while neutralizing the appearance of inflamed, flushed skin in the immediate period.
    Noor Lobad, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
  • This aircraft is a vital component of an aircraft carrier’s defenses, so neutralizing them would be a major boon in the event of an attack.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of neutralizing
Adjective
  • Suppression of dissenting opinions: Team members may withhold conflicting opinions or doubts to maintain group harmony and avoid conflict.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Mexican officials provided conflicting reports regarding the number of people arrested.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of conflicting
Verb
  • Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of correcting
Adjective
  • Sometimes, fluoride also switches the substances in the tooth surface, swapping minerals with more resilient replacements, making teeth more resistant to demineralization.
    Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Yet focusing solely on these metrics misses a profound shift that Forbes' 2024 list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women reveals: while the established hierarchies remain resistant to change, women are increasingly controlling the critical intersections where industries transform.
    Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of resistant
Adjective
  • Having an affordable and competing way to watch movies at home has changed some moviegoers’ habits.
    Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Both militant groups are active in the region and have issued competing claims in thee past.
    Riaz Khan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
Definition of competing
Adjective
  • No Franchise Shift Matt Seidler, 19 years younger than Peter, also stated in his letter that relocation of the franchise from San Diego has never been discussed or contemplated – despite Sheel’s contrary claims.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Trump, characteristically, did not back down from his original point even when contrary facts became known.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of contrary
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