English to English
countervail
(,k/AU/nt/@/r'v/eI/l
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noun (n)
- Power or value sufficient to obviate any effect; equal weight, strength, or value; equivalent; compensation; requital.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions(verb.social)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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