verb
countervail
Countervail (verb) means to equal something in value or amount.
verb
1
To equal something in value or amount.
2
To act against something so as to cancel out its effect.
3
To make up for something, balancing it out.
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Etymology
Comes from Anglo-Norman countrevaloir (Old French contrevaloir), from Latin contrā valēre (“to be strong against”).
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What is the meaning of countervail?
"countervail" (verb) means to equal something in value or amount.
What is another word for countervail?
Other words for "countervail" include counterbalance, neutralize, counteract, offset.
What are the different meanings of countervail?
"countervail" has 3 main meanings: 1. To equal something in value or amount; 2. To act against something so as to cancel out its effect; 3. To make up for something, balancing it out.
