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'counteracts' is a correct and usable word in written English
It means to have an opposite or opposing effect on something, to neutralize or offset its effects. Examples: 1. Regular exercise can counteract the negative impacts of a sedentary lifestyle. 2. The new medicine was designed to counteract the symptoms of the flu. 3. The government implemented policies to counteract the economic downturn. 4. His positive attitude helped counteract the stress of his demanding job. 5. The doctor prescribed a medication to counteract the harmful side effects of the chemotherapy treatment.
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counteracts
verb
Third person singular of counteract
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"Sharia law counteracts with the constitution of the United States.
Consequently, the idea of tolerance implies the necessity, for the dissenting group or individuals, to become illegitimate if and when the established legitimacy prevents and counteracts the development of dissent.
The minute visitors enter, "We immediately confront the fascination with the critical framing that counteracts that fascination," says Volker Dahm, the centre's director.
Aklilu Wendaferew, who works with the homeless and Ethiopian immigrants in Toronto, says the familiarity that comes from living and working with immigrants daily counteracts fears of foreigners, and that employers are not reluctant to hire them.That seems borne out by an opinion poll commissioned by the government.
State finances are thus imposing a "reverse Keynesianism" on policymakers, he says, which counteracts the federal stimulus and might even jeopardise the recovery.California's problems may be in a league of their own, as the Pew Centre on the States puts it, but about nine other states face similar difficulties relative to their size.
Diphenhydramine counteracts the histamine reaction.
(5) A backing layer on the rear of the film base counteracts curling.
This occurs through the delayed rectifier channel (IDR), which, activated by the influx of Na+, counteracts the effect of that cation by allowing the discharge of K+.
A pale pink skylight filter for outdoor subjects lit only by skylight counteracts the cold, bluish colour rendering resulting from such illumination.
In summer, the elevation counteracts the effect of distance inland, and July mean maximum temperatures are the lowest in the country.
In alveoli that are overventilated, the amount of carbon dioxide eliminated is increased, which counteracts the fact that there is less carbon dioxide eliminated in the alveoli that are relatively underventilated.
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