Counteraction

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntɝˈækʃən/

Counteraction (noun)

  1. An action taken to reduce or stop the effect of something harmful or unwanted.
  2. An action done in response to an attack or threat, aiming to weaken it.
  3. A process where one substance reduces the effect of another inside a system.

Examples

  • The team planned counteraction to stop the harmful effect.
  • Quick counteraction can stop the harmful effect before it spreads.