counteraction
advancedC1/ˌkaʊntərˈækʃən/ · coun-ter-ac-tion
An action taken to counteract or neutralize the effects of something.
Meanings
An action taken to counteract or neutralize the effects of something.
ایک عمل جو کسی چیز کے اثرات کو کم کرنے یا اس کا جواب دینے کے لئے کیا جاتا ہے۔
جوابی عمل
jawabi amal
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Common Collocations
- counteraction of toxins
- legislative counteraction
- counteraction against disease
Example Sentences
The medicine provides a counteraction to the harmful effects of the toxin.
یہ دوا زہر کے نقصان دہ اثرات کے جواب کے طور پر کام کرتی ہے۔
Yeh dawa zaher ke nuqsan deh asraat ke jawab ke tor par kaam karti hai.
Counteraction is necessary to mitigate the consequences of climate change.
موسمی تبدیلی کے نتائج کو کم کرنے کے لئے جوابی عمل ضروری ہے۔
Mausami tabdeeli ke nataij ko kam karne ke liye jawabi amal zaroori hai.
In law, counteraction can refer to a defense against an allegation.
قانون میں، جوابی عمل ایک الزام کے خلاف دفاع کی طرف اشارہ کر سکتا ہے۔
Qanoon mein, jawabi amal aik ilzam ke khilaf difa ki taraf ishara kar sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'counteraction' as the action that counters or pushes back against an effect.
Visualize a shield blocking an attack.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
یہ عشق نہیں آساں، بس اتنا سمجھ لیجے، ایک آگ کا دریا ہے اور ڈوب کر جانا ہے
Yeh ishq nahi asaan, bas itna samajh leejiye, ek aag ka darya hai aur doob kar jana hai
This love is not easy; just understand this much, it's a river of fire and you must drown to cross.
— Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگ بھڑکنے سے پہلے پانی ڈال دو
Aag bhadakne se pehle paani daal do
Pour water before the fire flares up.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "contra actio" — against action
First known use: 19th century
The term 'counteraction' developed from Latin roots through Middle English, embodying the concept of acting against something.