· act in opposition to

Synonym(s): antagonize, antagonise

Hypernym(s): act, move

· oppose or check by a counteraction

Synonym(s): countercheck

Hypernym(s): control, hold_in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate

· oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"

Synonym(s): countervail, neutralize, counterbalance

Hypernym(s): cancel, offset, set_off

· destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"

Synonym(s): sabotage, undermine, countermine, subvert, weaken

Hypernym(s): disobey