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COUNTERACTION

\kˌa͡ʊntəɹˈakʃən], \kˌa‍ʊntəɹˈakʃən], \k_ˌaʊ_n_t_ə_ɹ_ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of COUNTERACTION

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Action in opposition; hindrance resistance.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Actionthat opposes the action of another. [Lat.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

n. Action in opposition; contrary agency; hindrance.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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