as in resisting
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as in offsetting
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
this medication will counteract the symptoms but it won't kill the infection
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteracting
Verb
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Retailing for $54, the product entails a two-step system meant to address root causes of redness and atopic skin via long-term use, while neutralizing the appearance of inflamed, flushed skin in the immediate period.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
19 Dec. 2024 -
This aircraft is a vital component of an aircraft carrier’s defenses, so neutralizing them would be a major boon in the event of an attack.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Iran’s 85-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has mocked Trump, but officials in his country also have offered conflicting signals over whether negotiations could take place.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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This principle holds for both the great peace accords of history, such as those that followed World War II, and the smaller settlements, such as Italy and Yugoslavia’s resolution of their conflicting claims to Trieste.—
G. John Ikenberry,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Tomatoes are susceptible to many common plant diseases and modern plant breeding efforts have focused heavily on developing resistant hybrids.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Younger consumers who tend to be renters are finding landlords increasingly resistant to allowing pets.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Employees sometimes resent being affiliated with the larger department because of its sprawling, competing and sometimes politically charged activities.—
Frank J. Cilluffo,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2025
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Having an affordable and competing way to watch movies at home has changed some moviegoers’ habits.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This favorable review was a contrary opinion sell signal.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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While bullishness indicates positive views on the market, it can also be seen as a contrary indicator when there are signs of excess.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Counteracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteracting. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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