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counteraction

UK
/ˌkaʊntəˈrækʃən/
US
/ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən/

Translations

counteractionnoun
counteractions
pl
UK
/ˌkaʊntəˈrækʃən/
US
/ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən/
The government implemented a counteraction to mitigate the effects of the new tax policy.
Le gouvernement a mis en place une contre-mesure pour atténuer les effets de la nouvelle politique fiscale.
Additional translations
contrebalancementSoutenu ; insiste sur l’idée de compensation ou de neutralisation d’un effet.
Synonyms
resistance
contravention
antagonism
countermeasure
reaction
opposition
counteractionadjective
more counteraction
Comp.
most counteraction
Super.
UK
/ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən/
US
/ˌkaʊntɚˈækʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "counteraction measures").

Definitions

counteractionnoun
An action taken to counteract or offset another action.
The government implemented a counteraction to mitigate the effects of the new tax policy.
The process of neutralizing or counterbalancing an effect or influence.
The counteraction of the drug helped to reduce the side effects experienced by the patient.
counteractionadjective
Relating to or intended as a counteraction; serving to counteract.
The committee drafted a counteraction strategy to combat cyber threats.
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