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1. (v.t.) countervail
to act against with equal power or effect; counteract.
2. countervail
to furnish an equivalent of or a compensation for; offset.
3. countervail
Archaic. to equal.
4. (v.i.) countervail
to be of equal force in opposition; avail.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < AF countrevail-, tonic s. (subj.) of countrevaloir to equal, be comparable to < L phrase contrā valēre to be of worth against (someone or something). See counter -, -valent)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) offset, countervail
compensate for or counterbalance
"offset deposits and withdrawals"
2. (verb) counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalance
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
"This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
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1. (noun) countervail
power or value sufficient to obviate any effect; equal weight, strength, or value; equivalent; compensation; requital
2. (verb) countervail
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
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