Definition of countervail

noun (n)

• Power or value sufficient to obviate any effect; equal weight, strength, or value; equivalent; compensation; requital. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• compensate for or counterbalance (verb.stative)

  Synonym: offset
  

  source: wordnet30
• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions (verb.social)

  Synonym: counteract, counterbalance, neutralize
  

  source: wordnet30
• To act against with equal force, power, or effect; to thwart or overcome by such action; to furnish an equivalent to or for; to counterbalance; to compensate. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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