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Counteraction

Counteraction Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Counteraction? [n] action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action Synonyms \| Synonyms for Counteraction: neutralisation \| neutralization Related Terms \| Find terms related to Counteraction: amends \| atonement \| balancing \| bucking \| challenge \| combative reaction \| commutation \| compensation \| complaint \| contention \| contradiction \| contraposition \| contravention \| contraversion \| counterbalancing \| counterworking \| crosscurrent \| crossing \| defiance \| demur \| denial \| dispute \| dissent \| dissentience \| expiation \| fractiousness \| head wind \| impugnation \| impugnment \| indemnification \| indemnity \| lex talionis \| negation \| negativism \| noncooperation \| objection \| obstinacy \| offsetting \| opposing \| opposition \| opposure \| oppugnation \| passive resistance \| protest \| reaction \| rebuff \| rebutment \| rebuttal \| recalcitrance \| recalcitrancy \| recalcitration \| recompense \| rectification \| redress \| refractoriness \| refusal \| rejection \| reluctance \| remonstrance \| renitence \| renitency \| reparation \| repayment \| repellence \| repellency \| repulse \| repulsion \| resistance \| restitution \| retaliation \| revenge \| revolt \| satisfaction \| stand \| standing against \| substitution \| traversal \| uncooperativeness \| undercurrent \| withstanding See Also \| nullification \| override Counteraction In Webster's Dictionary \Coun`ter*ac"tion\ (koun`t?r-?k"sh?n), n. Action in opposition; hindrance resistance. [They] do not . . . overcome the counteraction of a false principle or of stubborn partiality. --Johnson.

Counteraction Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Counteraction?

[n] action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

Synonyms | Synonyms for Counteraction: neutralisation | neutralization

See Also | nullification | override

Counteraction In Webster's Dictionary

\Coun`ter*ac"tion\ (koun`t?r-?k"sh?n), n.
Action in opposition; hindrance resistance.

      [They] do not . . . overcome the counteraction of a
      false principle or of stubborn partiality. --Johnson.

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