ˌkaʊntə(ɹ)ˈbæləns ˈkaʊntəveɪl ˈsæbətɑʒ səbˈvɜːt səbˈvɝt ʌndəˈmaɪn ˈwikən destroy property or hinder normal operations The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues act in opposition to oppose or check by a counteraction