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Guide vs Counteract - What's the difference?

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Guide is a related term of counteract.


As verbs the difference between guide and counteract

is that guide is 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.

Counteract vs Embarrass - What's the difference?

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Counteract is a related term of embarrass.


As verbs the difference between counteract and embarrass

is that 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 while embarrass is to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash.

Counteract vs Disappoint - What's the difference?

counteract | disappoint | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between counteract and disappoint

is that 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 while disappoint is to displease by e.g. underperforming.

Check vs Counteract - What's the difference?

check | counteract | Related terms |

Check is a related term of counteract.


As verbs the difference between check and counteract

is that check is to inspect; to examine 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 check

is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

Counteract vs Subdue - What's the difference?

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Counteract is a related term of subdue.


As verbs the difference between counteract and subdue

is that 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 while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

Regulate vs Counteract - What's the difference?

regulate | counteract | Related terms |

Regulate is a related term of counteract.


As verbs the difference between regulate and counteract

is that regulate is to dictate policy 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.

Counteract vs Impair - What's the difference?

counteract | impair |


As verbs the difference between counteract and impair

is that 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 while impair is to weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.

As an adjective impair is

not fit or appropriate.

Encounter vs Counteract - What's the difference?

encounter | counteract |


As verbs the difference between encounter and counteract

is that encounter is to meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly 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 encounter

is an unplanned or unexpected meeting.

Counteract vs Overshadow - What's the difference?

counteract | overshadow |


As verbs the difference between counteract and overshadow

is that 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 while overshadow is to obscure something by casting a shadow.

Counteract vs Confront - What's the difference?

counteract | confront |


As verbs the difference between counteract and confront

is that 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 while confront is to stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with; to oppose; to challenge.

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