Countervail

[,kauntә'veil]

Definition

(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.

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

Typed by Duane

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Balance, counterbalance, compensate, make up for.

Editor: Miriam

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Counteract, of, pose, withstand

ANT:Aggravate, intensify, subserve

Inputed by Brenda