counteractive

adjective

Definition of counteractivenext
as in beneficial

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteractive
  1. beneficial
  2. antidotal
  3. salutary
  4. helpful
Adjective
  • Fagioli has sparkled in moments since returning from his betting ban earlier this year, but under Motta the 23-year-old has slipped down the pecking order, and a sale could be beneficial for all concerned.
    Emmet Gates, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Simpson says this creates a more stable environment for beneficial gut bacteria to thrive and helps regulate the immune response by preventing immune over-activation linked to poor gut barrier function.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • But methanol is more lethal, say the article authors, and methanol poisoning often requires antidotal therapy as well as supporting therapy and critical care.
    Claire Gillespie, Health.com, 23 June 2020
  • Ortiz recommended people in areas where the epidemic is centered should be carrying the antidotal substance Narcan or naloxone.
    Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2019
Definition of antidotal
Adjective
  • This is often celebrated as another salutary effect of creating jobs for people’s spouses.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
  • To that end, the ever-gracious Greene always made a point of connecting people, but more in a salutary way than a pushy way.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of salutary
Adjective
  • While these tips are helpful guidelines, everyone’s skin is different.
    Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The TikTok trends that coined wacky new terms, the brand scandals that got everyone checking their lot numbers, the most memorable celebrity makeup moments—this is your final exam on 2024’s hairiest, happiest, and most helpful beauty stories.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of helpful
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