counteract

language: en

definitions

  1. verb
    to act against or oppose something; to reduce the effect of something
    en: to act against or oppose something; to reduce the effect of something
  2. verb
    to work against a force or influence
    en: to work against a force or influence

examples

  1. The medicine counteracts the poison.

    The medicine counteracts the poison.

  2. He tried to counteract the noise.

    He tried to counteract the noise.