Counteraction
Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntɝˈækʃən/
Counteraction (noun)
- An action taken to reduce or stop the effect of something harmful or unwanted.
- An action done in response to an attack or threat, aiming to weaken it.
- 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.