counteraction — an action taken to oppose or neutralize the effect of another action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an action taken to oppose or neutralize the effect of another action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən/
Example Sentences
- The company's counteraction to the scandal was to release a public apology within hours.
- When my cat knocked over the vase, my counteraction was to catch it with my foot like a soccer goalie.
- Scientists are researching counteractions to slow down climate change.
counteraction
NOUN[/ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən/]
an action taken to oppose or neutralize the effect of another action
The doctor's quick counteraction stopped the allergic reaction just in time.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Counteraction combines the prefix counter- (meaning 'against' or 'in opposition to') with the noun action (derived from Latin actio, meaning 'a doing' or 'a deed'). The term emerged in English to describe an action taken in response to or opposition against another action.
Breakdown
counter- (against, in opposition) + action (from Latin actio, a doing or deed). The prefix counter- derives from Latin contra (against), while action comes from Latin agere (to do or act).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company's counteraction to the scandal was to release a public apology within hours.”
“When my cat knocked over the vase, my counteraction was to catch it with my foot like a soccer goalie.”
“Scientists are researching counteractions to slow down climate change.”
“His only counteraction to my prank was to hide all my socks for a week.”
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