counteragent

/kaʊntərˈædʒənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that counteracts or opposes the effect of something else

“The company’s new marketing strategy was a counteragent to the negative publicity surrounding the product recall.”

2. noun

A substance used to neutralize or counteract the effects of another substance

“The antidote was a counteragent to the poison, and it saved the patient’s life.”

Synonyms

  • antagonist
  • antidote

Antonyms

  • agent
  • promoter