English to English
noun
- Power or value sufficient to obviate any effect; equal weight, strength, or value; equivalent; compensation; requital.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- compensate for or counterbalance
Offset deposits and withdrawals.
source: WordNet 3.0
- oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To act against with equal force, power, or effect; to thwart or overcome by such action; to furnish an equivalent to or for; to counterbalance; to compensate.
source: Webster 1913
