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- [koun-ter-akt]
- /ˌkaʊn tərˈækt/
- /kaʊntəˈrækʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koun-ter-akt]
- /ˌkaʊn tərˈækt/
Definitions of counteraction word
- verb with object counteraction to act in opposition to; frustrate by contrary action. 1
- noun counteraction An act of retaliation; a counterattack. 1
- noun counteraction Any action in opposition to a previous action. 0
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Origin of counteraction
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; counter- + act
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Parts of speech for Counteraction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
counteraction popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
counteraction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for counteraction
noun counteraction
- retribution — requital according to merits or deserts, especially for evil.
- counterpoise — a force, influence, etc, that counterbalances another
- counterblow — a retaliatory blow
- revenge — to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, especially in a resentful or vindictive spirit: He revenged his murdered brother.
- reprisal — (in warfare) retaliation against an enemy, for injuries received, by the infliction of equal or greater injuries.
Antonyms for counteraction
noun counteraction
- forgiveness — act of forgiving; state of being forgiven.
- pardon — kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street?
- sympathy — harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
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