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What does counteract mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word counteract? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on
  2. To deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate
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Ibuprofen, a common ingredient in pain relievers, may counteract with aspirin.
They make a good remedy for anorexia and are well worth using to counteract the nausea often experienced while undergoing chemotherapy.
Anti-D injections are used to counteract the rhesus factor if it proves necessary after a blood test.
The pressure from this steam forced the piston upward once it was high enough to counteract the weight and atmospheric pressure on the cylinder.
Mildly spiced with a little kick of bitter marmalade to counteract the modest amount of sugar.
Arginine appears to counteract the hypercholesterolemic effect of the essential amino acids lysine and methionine.

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