counteract
Verb
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same as: antagonise, antagonize
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is a type of: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate - lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limitssame as: countercheck
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subtypes: override - counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
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is a type of: disobey - refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedientsubtypes: derail - cause to run off the tracks
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