Associations to the word «Countervail»

Wiktionary

COUNTERVAIL, verb. (obsolete) To have the same value as.
COUNTERVAIL, verb. To counteract, counterbalance or neutralize.
COUNTERVAIL, verb. To compensate for.

Dictionary definition

COUNTERVAIL, verb. Compensate for or counterbalance; "offset deposits and withdrawals".
COUNTERVAIL, verb. Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues".

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