countervail

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : To offset or counterbalance something : To act against something with equal force or effect, thereby neutralizing or compensating for it. To counteract or oppose the effect of something : To take action to oppose and mitigate the effects of something by contrary actions. Usage and Examples Verb : The government's new tax incentives are designed to countervail the economic down...