Definition of counteracts

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• counteracts is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
• counteracts is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
• counteracts is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of counteracts

• oppose or check by a counteraction (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. countercheck
• act in opposition to (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. antagonise
  2. antagonize
• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions (verb)

  Examples

  1. This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues

  Synonyms

  1. counterbalance
  2. countervail
  3. neutralize
• destroy property or hinder normal operations (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. countermine
  2. sabotage
  3. subvert
  4. undermine
  5. weaken

See definition of counteracts in Merriam Webster