counteract
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/ˈkaʊntərˌækt/
/ˌkaʊntəˈrækt/
- 1 (etkisini) gidermek, etkisiz hâle getirmek, (etkisini) dengelemek
Definition (English)
To reduce or stop the effect of something by doing something that has the opposite effect.
Example Sentences
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We need to counteract the negative effects of pollution.Kirliliğin olumsuz etkilerini gidermemiz gerekiyor.
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This medicine will counteract the poison in your body.Bu ilaç vücudunuzdaki zehri etkisiz hâle getirecek.
Verb Forms Regular
Base
counteract
/ˈkaʊntərˌækt/
Past
counteracted
/ˈkaʊntərˌæktɪd/
Participle
counteracted
/ˈkaʊntərˌæktɪd/
Spelling rule
Add ‑edcounteract → counteracted
Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.
Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped
Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked
/d/played
/ɪd/wanted
Fiil /t/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed ayrı bir hece olur ve /ɪd/ okunur. counteracted /ˈkaʊntərˌæktɪd/
Synonyms
Collocations
counteract effectscounteract influencecounteract damagecounteract poisoncounteract stress