counteract in German
counteract in German is entgegenwirken, bekämpfen — counteract means to reduce or cancel out the effect of something by acting in an opposing way.
counteract in German
entgegenwirken
bekämpfen
What does "counteract" mean?
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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 German?
"counteract" in German is entgegenwirken, bekämpfen. 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 German, "counteract" is entgegenwirken, bekämpfen.
Are there other ways to say "counteract" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "counteract": entgegenwirken, bekämpfen.
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