Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Coun·ter·act

   /ˌkoun(t)ərˈak(t)/

   

   verb

   • 1. act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralize it: "should we deliberately intervene in the climate system to counteract global warming?" Similar preventthwartfrustratefoilimpedecurbrestrainforestallhinderhamperbalkopposeact againststallcheckresistwithstanddefeatput a stop tobring an end tofend offward offstave offhead offoffsetcounterbalancebalancebalance outcancel outeven outcounterpoisecountervailcompensate formake up forremedyneutralizenullifyannulnegateinvalidaterare:counterweighequilibrizenegativeOpposite encourageenhanceexacerbate

   Derivatives

   • 1. counteraction noun
   • 2. counteractive adjective

   Scrabble Points: 14

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • U

     1

   • N

     1

   • T

     1

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

   • A

     1

   • C

     3

   • T

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.betterhelp.com › advice › therapyUnderstanding And Countering Cognitive Distortions In CBT

   www.betterhelp.com › advice › therapy

   • Cached

   Apr 30, 2024 · Cognitive distortions, at their core, are biased perspectives we have about ourselves and the world around us. They are irrational thoughts and beliefs that we may unknowingly reinforce over time, contributing to various mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and relationship turbulence.

3. www.laprensani.com › 2024/04/26 › englishWhat lies behind the declaration to "counteract" sanctions ...

   www.laprensani.com › 2024/04/26 › english

   • Cached

   Apr 26, 2024 · The Ortega dictatorship announced on April 22nd that it signed a declaration agreement to “counteract” the sanctions imposed by the United States against Russia and Nicaragua. The agreement also reaffirms cooperation and mutual support in many fields, primarily in security matters.

4. www.linkedin.com › advice › 3Develop Habits to Beat Cognitive Biases in Business - LinkedIn

   www.linkedin.com › advice › 3

   2 days ago · Maintaining a decision journal is a powerful habit for counteracting cognitive biases. In this journal, record the reasoning behind each significant decision.

5. www.propublica.org › article › how-schools-shouldZero-tolerance measures can counteract what some experts ...

   www.propublica.org › article › how-schools-should

   • Cached

   Apr 17, 2024 · Tennessee Is Ramping Up Penalties for Student Threats. Research Shows That’s Not the Best Way to Keep Schools Safe. Zero-tolerance measures can counteract what some experts consider a crucial ...

6. www.nextgov.com › ideas › 2024Federal agencies need to rethink culture in the fight against ...

   www.nextgov.com › ideas › 2024

   • Cached

   Apr 30, 2024 · Federal agencies must bolster defenses against ransomware threats through a strong cyber awareness culture, emphasizing cybersecurity as everyone's responsibility. This approach underscores the ...

7. firstamendment.mtsu.edu › article › counterspeechCounterspeech Doctrine - The Free Speech Center

   firstamendment.mtsu.edu › article › counterspeech

   • Cached

   May 5, 2024 · The counterspeech doctrine posits that the proper response to negative speech is to counter it with positive expression. It derives from the theory that audiences, or recipients of the expression, can weigh for themselves the values of competing ideas and, hopefully, follow the better approach.

8. www.healthyplace.com › self-help › positivityWhat Causes Negative Thoughts and How to Stop Them

   www.healthyplace.com › self-help › positivity

   • Cached

   May 5, 2024 · One way to counteract negative thoughts is to imagine that negative voice in your head has a human presence. John-Paul Flintoff, author of How to Change the World (2012) endorses the technique of “naming your inner critic,” and perhaps even drawing him or her as you imagine the personification to look.