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Definition of counteraction

counteraction

/ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən/
coun · ter · ac · tion
Plural:counteractions
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Adjective:counteractive
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counteraction Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Action taken in opposition to another force, influence, or measure in order to neutralize, reduce, or offset its effect.

Example

"The central bank's immediate counteraction helped stabilize the currency during the sudden market downturn."

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• Rhymes for counteraction

• Nearby Words

counter
counteraccusation
counteract
counteraction
counteractive
counterargue
counterargument

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English in the early 18th century from the prefix counter- ('against, opposite') and the noun action, or directly as a derivative of the verb counteract.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Counteraction. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/counteraction
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