counteracting

(verb) act in opposition to. Synonyms: antagonize, antagonise, counteract.

(verb) oppose or check by a counteraction. Synonyms: countercheck, counteract.

(verb) oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions. Synonyms: counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalance. Example: "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues."

(verb) destroy property or hinder normal operations. Synonyms: sabotage, undermine, countermine, counteract, subvert, weaken. Example: "The resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war."