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Meaning of 'countervail' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Countervail [ n.]
- Power or value sufficient to obviate any effect; equal weight, strength, or value; equivalent; compensation; requital.
2 . Countervail [ v. t.]
- 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.

Meaning of 'countervail' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . countervail [ v]
Meaning (1):
- compensate for or counterbalance
Example in sentence:
  • offset deposits and withdrawals
Meaning (2):
- oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Example in sentence:
  • This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues

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