Counteraction (noun)

1. An action taken to oppose or neutralize the effects of another action.
2. A reaction or response that is intended to negate or counteract the effects of a previous action or event.

Origin:

Derived from the prefix "counter" meaning opposing or opposite and the noun "action" meaning an act or doing something.

Examples:

1. The government's counteraction to the economic crisis was a stimulus package designed to encourage consumer spending.
2. The counteraction of the two opposing forces resulted in a stalemate.
3. Counteraction is the act of taking action in opposition to something else.
4. The counteraction of the drug was to reduce the side effects of the medication.
5. The counteraction of the company was to invest in new technology to make their products more competitive.