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counteract

/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/verb

उच्चारण काउन्टरैक्ट

(दुष्प्रभाव को) निष्प्रभावी करना, प्रतिकार करना, काट करना

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    [T]

    to do something to reduce or prevent the bad or harmful effects of something

    (दुष्प्रभाव को) निष्प्रभावी करना, प्रतिकार करना, काट करना

    • The doctor gave her a drug to counteract the effects of the poison.
    • Regular exercise can counteract the effects of stress.

    Synonyms neutralize offset counter negate counterbalance

    Opposite aggravate worsen intensify

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