Counteract

/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/ verb

Definition

To act against something or neutralize its effects to prevent it from working as intended.

Etymology

From Latin 'contra' meaning 'against' combined with 'act.' The word was formed in English during the 1600s to describe actively opposing or neutralizing another force.

Kelly Says

This word is like a seesaw in physics—when you counteract something, you're applying an equal opposite force, which is literally Newton's Third Law in action!

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