counteract

Weigh is a related term of counteract.

As verbs the difference between weigh and counteract

is that weigh is to determine the weight of an object while counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

As a verb counteract

is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

As a preposition against is

a close but separated relationship .

As a conjunction against is

(obsolete) by the time that (something happened); before.

As an adverb against is

in opposition to something.

As verbs the difference between rebel and counteract

is that rebel is to resist or become defiant toward an authority while counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

As a noun rebel

is a person who resists an established authority, often violently.

Poise is a related term of counteract.

As verbs the difference between poise and counteract

is that poise is (obsolete) to hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt while counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

As a noun poise

is (obsolete) weight; an amount of weight, the amount something weighs.

Direct is a related term of counteract.

As verbs the difference between direct and counteract

is that direct is to manage, control, steer while counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

As an adjective direct

is straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct

is directly.

As verbs the difference between hinder and counteract

is that hinder is to make difficult to accomplish; to frustrate, act as obstacle while counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

As an adjective hinder

is of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.

As a noun hinder

is the buttocks.

As verbs the difference between counter and counteract

is that counter is to contradict, oppose while counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

As a noun counter

is an object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.

As an adverb counter

is contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.

As an adjective counter

is contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.

As verbs the difference between prevent and counteract

is that prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening) while counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

As verbs the difference between intercept and counteract

is that intercept is to stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion) while counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

As a noun intercept

is an interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.

Manage is a related term of counteract.

As verbs the difference between manage and counteract

is that manage is to direct or be in charge of while counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

As a noun manage

is the act of managing or controlling something.