counteract
verb
coun·ter·act
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈakt 
counteracted; counteracting; counteracts
: to make ineffective or restrain or neutralize the usually ill effects of by means of an opposite force, action, or influence
a drug used to counteract fatigue
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Examples of counteract in a Sentence
The drug will counteract the poison.
this medication will counteract the symptoms but it won't kill the infection
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Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
However, some levodopa medications also contain carbidopa, which can counteract the interaction.4
People using levodopa or levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) can develop a vitamin B6 deficiency.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
By consciously focusing on potential gains rather than losses, individuals can counteract their bias toward loss.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
To do so, this uses a blend of ultra-violet pigments that counteract yellow and brassy tones to ensure your color is always up to your standard in between salon appointments.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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counteract
verb
coun·ter·act
ˌkau̇nt-ə-ˈrakt
: to lessen the force, action, or influence of : offset
a drug that counteracts a poison
Medical Definition
counteract
transitive verb
coun·ter·act
ˌkau̇nt-ə-ˈrakt
: to make ineffective or restrain or neutralize the usually ill effects of by an opposite force
vitamin K counteracts the effects of warfarin
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