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counteract in Italian

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

counteract in Italian

contrastare
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 Italian?

"counteract" in Italian is contrastare. 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 Italian, "counteract" is contrastare.

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