Counteract Past Tense

The past tense of Counteract is counteracted.

1. counteract

verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌækt'] act in opposition to.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • act (English)
  • acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • counter- (English)

Rhymes with Counteract

  • abstract
  • artifact
  • autofact
  • contact
  • contract
  • enviropact
  • extract
  • noncontract
  • overact
  • subcontract

How do you pronounce counteract?

Pronounce counteract as ˈkaʊntərˌækt.

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UK - How to pronounce counteract in British English

Sentences with counteract


1. Verb, base form
In order to carry the laundry, you must counteract the force of gravity on it.

2. counteract

verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌækt'] oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions.

Etymology

  • act (English)
  • acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • counter- (English)

3. counteract

verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌækt'] oppose or check by a counteraction.

Etymology

  • act (English)
  • acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • counter- (English)

4. counteract

verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌækt'] destroy property or hinder normal operations.

Etymology

  • act (English)
  • acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • counter- (English)