counteract

Verb
  1. Act in opposition to (synset 202570756)
    hypernym: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
    synonym: antagonise, antagonize
  2. Oppose or check by a counteraction (synset 202570888)
    hypernym: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate - lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
    synonym: countercheck
  3. Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions (synset 202549571)
    "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
    hypernym: cancel, offset, set off - make up for
    hyponym: override - counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
    synonym: counterbalance, countervail, neutralize
  4. Destroy property or hinder normal operations (synset 202549304)
    "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"
    hypernym: disobey - refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
    hyponym: derail - cause to run off the tracks
    synonym: countermine, sabotage, subvert, undermine, weaken

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