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Interact vs Counteract - What's the difference?

interact | counteract |

As verbs the difference between interact and counteract

is that interact is to act upon each other; as, two agents mutually interact 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 interact

is a short act or piece between others, as in a play; an interlude; hence, intermediate employment or time.

interact

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A short act or piece between others, as in a play; an interlude; hence, intermediate employment or time.
    • (Chesterfield)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To act upon each other; as, two agents mutually interact.

    • counteract

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • 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.

    • Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    * counteractant * counteracter * counteractingly * counteraction * counteractive * counteractively * counteractor