Pronunciation: /ˌkaʊn.təˈræk.ʃən/
noun a noun referring to an action taken in response to another action, often to oppose or neutralize it
A1 The doctor prescribed a counteraction for the patient's fever.
A2 The security guard took quick counteraction to stop the thief.
B1 The government implemented a counteraction to combat the rise in crime rates.
B2 The company's new policy was a counteraction to address employee dissatisfaction.
C1 The counteraction taken by the organization had a significant impact on reducing pollution levels.
C2 The diplomat's skillful counteraction prevented a potential conflict between the two countries.
formal The government implemented a new policy in order to create a counteraction against the rising inflation rates.
informal She decided to start exercising as a counteraction to her unhealthy eating habits.
slang I'm gonna hit the gym as a counteraction to all the junk food I've been eating.
figurative His calm demeanor was a powerful counteraction to the chaos unfolding around him.
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