counteracted

[US]/ˌkaʊntəˈræktɪd/
[UK]/ˌkaʊntəˈræktɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize it

Phrases & Collocations

counteracted effects

counteracted forces

counteracted symptoms

counteracted impact

counteracted risks

counteracted trends

counteracted damage

counteracted behavior

counteracted influences

counteracted changes

Example Sentences

the medicine counteracted the side effects of the treatment.

efforts to reduce pollution have counteracted some of the environmental damage.

the new policy was designed to counteract the rising costs.

his optimism counteracted her fears about the future.

the team's strong defense counteracted the opponent's attacks.

they implemented strategies that counteracted the negative effects of the crisis.

the cooling system counteracted the heat generated by the machinery.

her calm demeanor counteracted the tension in the room.

counteracting misinformation is crucial for public health.

the charity's efforts counteracted the effects of poverty in the community.

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