counteract

• counteract

counteract

Verb

act in opposition to

Synonyms:

• antagonize
• antagonise
• counteract

Verb

oppose or check by a counteraction

Synonyms:

• countercheck
• counteract

Verb

oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"

Synonyms:

• counteract
• countervail
• neutralize
• counterbalance

Verb

destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"

Synonyms:

• sabotage
• undermine
• countermine
• counteract
• subvert
• weaken