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countervail

(,k/AU/nt/@/r'v/eI/l )

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

source: webster1913

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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