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Adjective:
counteractive
,kawn-tu(r)'ak-tiv
Opposing
,
neutralizing
or
mitigating
an
effect
by
contrary
action
"The counteractive
measures
helped
reduce
the
impact
of the
oil
spill
"
See also:
active
countenance
counter
counter-
counter check
counter cheque
counter conditioning
Counter Reformation
counter tube
counteract
counteraction
counteractive
counteractively
counterargument
counterattack
counterattraction
counterbalance
counterbalanced
counterbattery fire
counterblast
counterblow
counterbombardment