Entgegenwirken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entgegenwirken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to counteract", "to mitigate" or "to oppose".

Essential properties of "entgegenwirken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: entgegenwirken
Simple past: wirkte entgegen
Participle: entgegengewirkt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "entgegenwirken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To counteract or mitigate"

Definition: "To act against something to reduce its effect."
Translation(s): to counteract, to mitigate, to oppose, to work against
Synonym(s): bekämpfen, entgegenarbeiten, entgegensteuern
Antonym(s): unterstützen, fördern
Related word(s): Widerstand, Gegenmaßnahme

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen den negativen Auswirkungen der Krise entgegenwirken.We must counteract the negative effects of the crisis.
Die Regierung plant Maßnahmen, um der Inflation entgegenzuwirken.The government plans measures to counteract inflation.
Durch regelmäßige Bewegung kann man dem Stress entgegenwirken.Through regular exercise, one can counteract stress.

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