counteract

/ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/verb

To reduce or cancel the effect of something by doing something that works against it.

Example sentences

“Drinking plenty of water helps counteract the effects of the heat.”
“The central bank cut interest rates to counteract the slowdown.”
“Some medicines are taken to counteract the side effects of others.”

Formal and common in health and economics writing. Close in meaning to 'offset' and 'neutralize'.

Synonyms for counteract

offset
neutralize
counter
cancel out
counterbalance

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