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counteracted

/kʌntəˈreɪktɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does counteracted mean?

verb

Past tense of counteract, to act against or neutralize the effect of something. To counteract a problem or situation means to take action to prevent or reduce its negative effects.

Example

"The new policy helped to counteract the economic downturn and stimulate growth."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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