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counteraction

🇬🇧 UK🇺🇸 US
C2

Definitions

n.

An action taken to oppose or neutralize another action; a counterattack

反作用;抵消;对抗行动

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
counteragainst, in return
+
actdo, act, drive
+
ionact, process, state
+
tionact, process, state
=counteraction

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The counteraction against government policies sparked public debate.

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