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counteract
[/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/]
verb
contrariar
1.
to act against something in order to reduce or prevent its effect
Exercise can counteract the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
O exercício pode contrariar os efeitos de um estilo de vida sedentário.
2.
to oppose or work against someone or something
The government implemented policies to counteract inflation.
O governo implementou políticas para contrariar a inflação.
3.
to neutralize or cancel out an action or effect
The antidote counteracts the poison.
O antídoto neutraliza o veneno.
Synonyms
oppose
combat
neutralize
offset
thwart
negate
confront
Antonyms
support
aid
assist
reinforce
strengthen
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contrariar
most common usage
General Brazilian
neutralizar
used when referring to neutralizing effects
Portugal
contrariar
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
anular
used for canceling out effects
Related Idioms & Phrases
counteract measures
counteract the effects
counteract an attack
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