counteraction

UK
/ˌkaʊntəˈrækʃən/
US
/ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən/
counteractionnoun
counteractions
pl
UK
/ˌkaʊntəˈrækʃən/
US
/ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən/
Translations
The government took counteraction against the new policy.
Правительство предприняло противодействие новой политике.
The military planned a counteraction to the enemy's attack.
Военные спланировали контрдействие на атаку противника.
Definitions
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
more counteraction
Comp.
most counteraction
Super.
UK
/ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən/
US
/ˌkaʊntɚˈækʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "counteraction measures").
Definitions
Relating to or intended as a counteraction; serving to counteract.
The committee drafted a counteraction strategy to combat cyber threats.