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COUNTERACTED Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word counteracted. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word counteracted. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for COUNTERACTED

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antagonise
verbv
verb

• act in opposition to

• provoke the hostility of

antagonize
verbv
verb

• provoke the hostility of

• act in opposition to

counterbalance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a weight that balances another weight

• equality of distribution

• a compensating equivalent

verb

• adjust for

• contrast with equal weight or force

• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

countercheck
verbv
noun

• a check that restrains another check

• something that checks the correctness of a previous check

verb

• oppose or check by a counteraction

• check a second time

countermine
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (military) a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by the enemy

verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• destroy enemy mines with one's own mines

countervail
verbv
verb

• compensate for or counterbalance

• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

neutralize
verbv
verb

• make politically neutral and thus inoffensive

• make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

• get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing

• make incapable of military action

• make chemically neutral

sabotage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged

verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

subvert
verbv
verb

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• to raze to the ground, also figuratively

undermine
verbv
verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

weaken
verbv
verb

• lessen the strength of

• become weaker

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

• lessen in force or effect

Best Hypernyms For COUNTERACTED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for counteracted, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
act cancel check contain control curb disobey hold moderate move offset
Phrases (2)
hold inset off

Alternatives for ANTAGONISE

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