Counteraction


Synonyms for counteraction
noun retaliation

retribution
counterpoise
counterblow
revenge

reprisal
reciprocation
counterbalance
offset

balance
counterattack
vengeance
neutralization

countermove
counteroffensive
an eye for an eye
counterstrike

Antonyms for counteraction

forgiveness

pardon

sympathy

Concept Thesaurus for word counteraction
5. Combinations of Causes
Synonyms – noun

counteraction
polarity
inhibition
reaction
vis inertiae
voluntary resistance [more]

opposition
clashing
resistance
retroaction (recoil)
check
repression (restraint)

contrariety
collision
renitency
counterblast
etc. (hindrance) [more]

antagonism
interference
friction
neutralization (compensation)
voluntary opposition

Synonyms – verbs

counteract
interfere with
go against
stultify
hinder
neutralize

run counter
conflict with
run against
antagonize, block, oppose
repress (restrain)
counterpoise (compensate)

clash
contravene
beat against
traverse
react (recoil)
overpoise.

cross
jostle
militate against
withstand (resist)
undo

Synonyms – adjectives

counteracting
renitent

antagonistic
reactionary

conflicting
contrary

retroactive

Antonyms

concurrence

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