COUNTERACTIONS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word counteractions. (close relations)
counteract
Best Alternative Words for COUNTERACTIONS
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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 |