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counteraction

[ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən]

counteraction Definition

  • 1an action that is taken to oppose or counteract another action
  • 2the process by which one action or thing has an opposite or opposing effect on another

Using counteraction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "counteraction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The government's counteraction to the economic crisis was to increase spending.

  • Example

    The medication had a counteraction with the patient's other prescription.

  • Example

    The company implemented a counteraction plan to prevent data breaches.

  • Example

    The athlete's training regimen included exercises to counteract muscle imbalances.

counteraction Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for counteraction

Phrases with counteraction

  • a group of individuals tasked with identifying and preventing potential threats or negative outcomes

    Example

    The company's counteraction team was able to quickly address the security breach.

  • a set of procedures or actions designed to prevent or mitigate negative outcomes

    Example

    The school district developed a counteraction plan in case of a natural disaster.

  • the phenomenon where one action or substance has an opposing effect on another

    Example

    The counteraction effect of the medication caused adverse side effects.

Origins of counteraction

from Latin 'contra-' meaning 'against' and 'actio' meaning 'action'

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Summary: counteraction in Brief

Counteraction [ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən] refers to actions taken to oppose or counteract another action, such as implementing a counteraction plan to prevent data breaches. It can also refer to the process by which one action or thing has an opposite or opposing effect on another, such as the counteraction effect of medication. Synonyms include opposition, resistance, and antagonism.