counteracted

verb

Definition of counteractednext
past tense of counteract
as in offset
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 counteracted
  1. offset
  2. neutralized
  3. corrected
Verb
  • The Rams can offset some of Minnesota’s defensive playmaking with top-eight sack avoidance and interception rates.
    The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But heroism from LaVine and Coby White (19 points, 5 assists) couldn’t offset a dreadful first half of haphazard ball handling and uninspired defense.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of offset
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  • The acid waste stream is neutralized with rocks before discharge, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
  • His dynamic returns, too, were neutralized.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of neutralized
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  • While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The network soon corrected that reporting to indicate that the suspect had not come across the border.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of corrected
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