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Definition of Countervail

1. Verb. Compensate for or counterbalance. "Offset deposits and withdrawals"

2. Verb. Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions. "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"

Definition of Countervail

1. 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.

2. n. Power or value sufficient to obviate any effect; equal weight, strength, or value; equivalent; compensation; requital.

Definition of Countervail

1. Verb. (obsolete) To have the same value as. ¹

2. Verb. To counteract, counterbalance or neutralize. ¹

3. Verb. To compensate for. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Countervail

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Countervail

countertrades countertradition countertraditions countertrafficking countertransference countertransferences countertransport countertrend countertrends countertrippant

countertripping counterturn counterturns countertype countertypes countervail (current term) countervailability countervailable countervailed countervailing

countervailing duties countervailing duty countervails countervair countervallation countervallations counterview counterviewpoint counterviewpoints counterviews

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