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counteract in Dutch

counteract in Dutch is tegengaan — counteract means to reduce or cancel out the effect of something by acting in an opposing way.

counteract in Dutch

tegengaan
verb

What does "counteract" mean?

  1. verb To reduce or cancel out the effect of something by acting in an opposing way.
    "The medicine counteracts the side effects of the treatment."
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counteract in a sentence

  • The medicine counteracts the side effects of the treatment.
  • Regular exercise helps counteract the effects of a sedentary job.

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What is "counteract" in Dutch?

"counteract" in Dutch is tegengaan. counteract means: To reduce or cancel out the effect of something by acting in an opposing way.

How do you use "counteract" in a sentence?

Example: "The medicine counteracts the side effects of the treatment." In Dutch, "counteract" is tegengaan.

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