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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Counteract \Coun`ter*act"\ (koun`t?r-?kt"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Counteracted}; p. pr & vb n. {Counteracting}.] To act in opposition to to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: counteract v 1: act in opposition to [syn: {antagonize}, {antagonise}] 2: oppose or check by a counteraction [syn: {countercheck}] 3: oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues" [syn: {countervail}, {neutralize}, {counterbalance}] 4: destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war" [syn: {sabotage}, {undermine}, {countermine}, {subvert}, {weaken}]
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