countereffect
Reaction against action
A countereffect is an effect that opposes or works against another effect.
The term appears in scientific and technical contexts where one force or outcome counteracts another: The drug's benefits were diminished by the countereffect of drowsiness.
Less common than related terms like counteract or side effect.
Voiding of plans
- nullificationFormal cancellation of validity
- negationDenial or cancellation
- annulmentDeclared void from start
- invalidationAct of nullifying
voiding · counteraction · suppression · elimination · offsetting · abrogation · quashing · undoing
Compensate by opposing force
- equilibriumState of balance
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- counterweightBalancing mass in machinery
- stabilizeMake firm or constant
compensate · equalize · counterpoise · equipoise · neutralize · counteract · mitigate · countermeasure
Return after deflection
- blowbackUnintended negative consequences
- repercussionIndirect result of action
- boomerangSelf-returning thrown weapon
- reversalComplete change of direction
retaliation · setback · kickback · snapback · ricochet · backfire · whiplash · recoil
Something that obstructs
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
hindrance · impediment · restraint · deterrent · barrier · check · brake · curb
Results following an event
- ramificationSecondary consequence of action
- outcomeFinal result of events
- resultWhat follows a cause
- impactForceful contact or consequence
cancellation
Voiding of plans
- nullificationFormal cancellation of validity
- negationDenial or cancellation
- annulmentDeclared void from start
invalidation · voiding · counteraction · suppression · elimination · offsetting · abrogation · quashing · undoing · reversal
offset
Compensate by opposing force
- equilibriumState of balance
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- counterweightBalancing mass in machinery
stabilize · compensate · equalize · counterpoise · equipoise · neutralize · counteract · mitigate · countermeasure · correction
rebound
Return after deflection
- blowbackUnintended negative consequences
- repercussionIndirect result of action
- boomerangSelf-returning thrown weapon
reversal · retaliation · setback · kickback · snapback · ricochet · backfire · whiplash · recoil · unintended consequence
blocker
Something that obstructs
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- antagonistOne who opposes another
interference · hindrance · impediment · restraint · deterrent · barrier · check · brake · curb · repressor
aftermath
Results following an event
- ramificationSecondary consequence of action
- outcomeFinal result of events
- resultWhat follows a cause
impact · fallout · spillover · chain reaction · sequelae
counter, effect, effects, effected, effecting, effective, effectively, effectiveness, ineffective