counteract

language: pt

definitions

  1. verb
    to act against or oppose something; to reduce the effect of something
    pt: contrariar; neutralizar
  2. verb
    to work against a force or influence
    pt: agir contra

examples

  1. The medicine counteracts the poison.

    O medicamento contraria o veneno.

  2. He tried to counteract the noise.

    Ele tentou contrariar o barulho.