Synonyms & related words for counteracts

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Words related to counteracts

Explore words related to counteracts — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include counteracted, countervail, counteracting, neutralize, counterbalance, counterwork, antagonize, countering. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does counteracts come from?

The word counteracts breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: counter-, from Latin contra (“against, opposite”); and -act, from Latin ago (“do, drive”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.