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Counteraction

Definition

Counteraction refers to the act or process of opposing, resisting, or neutralizing an action, force, or effect.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun: The act or instance of countering or opposing something.
2. Noun: A defensive or retaliatory measure taken in response to an action or event.
3. Verb: To oppose, resist, or neutralize the effects of something.
4. Verb: To take action in response to a particular situation or event.

Examples:

• Noun: The counteraction from the government against the rising crime rates has led to increased surveillance.
• Noun: In a counteraction to the competitor's product launch, our company introduced a more advanced version of our own product.
• Verb: The medicine effectively counteracts the symptoms of allergies.
• Verb: The students organized a protest to counteract the school's decision to cut funding for extracurricular activities.

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