as in resisting
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as in offsetting
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 counteracting
Verb
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Retailing for $54, the product entails a two-step system meant to address root causes of redness and atopic skin via long-term use, while neutralizing the appearance of inflamed, flushed skin in the immediate period.—
Noor Lobad, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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This aircraft is a vital component of an aircraft carrier’s defenses, so neutralizing them would be a major boon in the event of an attack.—
Adjective
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However, the evidence for a gluten-free diet for IBS is conflicting and inconsistent.—
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The future, for now, is filled with toxic cleanup, insurance adjustments and conflicting visions for rebuilding.—
Verb
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Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.—
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The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.—
Adjective
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Younger consumers who tend to be renters are finding landlords increasingly resistant to allowing pets.—
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Just as the Catholic Church would hold a perverse appeal to the decadents of the period, eventually drawing in figures as seemingly resistant as Oscar Wilde and Aubrey Beardsley, anarchism held out a similar enchantment at the other end of the political spectrum.—
Adjective
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Employees sometimes resent being affiliated with the larger department because of its sprawling, competing and sometimes politically charged activities.—
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Having an affordable and competing way to watch movies at home has changed some moviegoers’ habits.—
Adjective
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While bullishness indicates positive views on the market, it can also be seen as a contrary indicator when there are signs of excess.—
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Clueless owner allows manipulative, conniving GM to convince him, in the face of mountains of contrary evidence, that the head coach is the problem.—
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“Counteracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteracting. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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