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COUNTERACTION Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word counteraction. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word counteraction. (close relations)
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counteractcounteracting

Best Alternative Words for COUNTERACTION

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neutralisation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water

• (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)

• action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war

• action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

neutralization
nounn
noun

• action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war

• a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water

• (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)

• action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

Best Hypernyms For COUNTERACTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for counteraction, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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nullification override

Alternatives for NEUTRALISATION

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