counteract

language: fr

definitions

  1. verb
    to act against or oppose something; to reduce the effect of something
    fr: combattre; neutraliser
  2. verb
    to work against a force or influence
    fr: agir contre

examples

  1. The medicine counteracts the poison.

    Le médicament combat le poison.

  2. He tried to counteract the noise.

    Il a essayé de combattre le bruit.