counteraction

Other forms: counteractions

Definitions of counteraction
  1. noun
    action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
    synonyms: neutralisation, neutralization
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    type of:
    nullification, override
    the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
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