COUNTERACTING Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in resisting

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counteracting

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verb

present participle of counteract

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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In using cash to avoid dilution, Salesforce is also not counteracting its aggressive stock buyback program, which helps reduce the amount of shares outstanding and, all else equal, supports earnings-per-share growth. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 May Help Lower Blood Pressure Basil seeds contain potassium, which helps manage blood pressure by counteracting sodium’s effects and relaxing blood vessels. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026 Unlike some spacecraft in low Earth orbit, Swift doesn't have a propulsion system capable of counteracting atmospheric drag. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Propositions 41 and 42 — the two measures aimed at counteracting the billionaires tax — garnered an opposition position from the party. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 Bent-over rows may be especially helpful for counteracting the forward head and rounded shoulder positioning that can result from frequent cell phone use. — Danielle Zickl, Health, 27 July 2026 These physiological adaptations may play a role in counteracting cardiovascular risk factors, according to the authors of the study published June 17 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 Bananas Bananas provide potassium, a mineral that plays a crucial role in managing blood pressure by counteracting the effects of sodium. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026 The active ingredient, proanthocyanidins, prevents UTIs by counteracting bacteria. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteracting

Adjective

There’s likely to be grasping, resisting, skillful and futile efforts to swim and worry about what’s up ahead.

— Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of resisting

Verb

Albesa said this was bolstered by fragrance and fashion, as well as makeup, more than offsetting a demanding on-year comparable.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Hydrogen produced along the way could generate electricity in a fuel cell or be sold, potentially offsetting some of that demand.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of offsetting

Adjective

The Jazz didn’t play a highlight reel during the game to welcome the center back, as many teams often do for a player who returns on an opposing team.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Skattebo found a crease, lowered his helmet and ran over an opposing defender.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of opposing

Verb

Antioxidants support health by neutralizing unstable molecules called free radicals that are produced in cells.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026
That straining to comprehend the irrational fog of human emotions is the show’s explicit subject only clarifies the problem rather than neutralizing it.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of neutralizing

Adjective

The amendment, reviewed by The Times, contained conflicting language.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Taken together, the lack of clarity surrounding his disappearance last season, the pre-draft reporting, and the conflicting expectations surrounding his current injury have naturally raised questions about his latest absence.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of conflicting

Verb

The summary also said the safety manager responsible for walking around the warehouse daily and correcting issues failed to notice the unguarded part of the shear machine.

— Myla S. Roundy, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Coach Karl Smesko said the Dream focused on correcting defensive breakdowns, rebounding and improving their offense after reviewing film.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of correcting

Adjective

Like many of the pioneers who would go on to inspire the genre, Hysterical Love Project are resistant to being boxed in as trip-hop at all.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
Because of this limitation, even the emergence of an antibiotic-resistant strain won’t necessarily spark a new pandemic, Wagner says, noting that such strains have already shown up in Madagascar.

— Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of resistant

Adjective

When competing schools want to obtain the services of elite athletes but are blocked by NCAA eligibility limits, as has been the case, that’s a potential antitrust problem.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 June 2026
From the non-competing tier, there’s a few teams who absolutely spent in the 2026 draft, no shade here.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

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