noun🔗ShareAn action performed in opposition to another action."The medicine counteracts the effects of the poison. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo have a contrary or opposing effect or force on"Drinking water counteracts the dehydrating effects of coffee. "medicinebiologychemistrysciencephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate"The students' volunteering at the food bank counteracts the negative effects of poverty awareness they learned in class. "actionprocesstendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
