countervail (v.)

  1. compensate for or counterbalance; offset deposits and withdrawals

    [ Syn: offset ]

  2. oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues

    [ Syn: counteract , neutralize , counterbalance ]

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