counteract
(verb)
verb
1. act in opposition to
Similar word(s): antagonise, antagonize
Definition categories: social, act, move
2. oppose or check by a counteraction
Similar word(s): countercheck
Definition categories: social, check, contain, control, curb, hold, moderate
3. oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
- This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
Similar word(s): counterbalance, countervail, neutralize
Definition categories: social, cancel, offset
4. destroy property or hinder normal operations
Similar word(s): countermine, sabotage, subvert, undermine, weaken