counteract
//ˌkaʊn.tərˈækt//
Verb
counteractInfinitive
counteractPresent tense
counteractedPast tense
counteractedPast participle
counteractingPresent participle
counteractsThird-person singular
1
To act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize its effect.
Exercise can help counteract the effects of stress.
2
To oppose or hinder something by contrary action.
The government introduced new policies to counteract the rise in unemployment.