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countervail
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countervail in WordNet English dictionary
verb
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
"This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
counteract
countervail
neutralize
counterbalance
compensate for or counterbalance
"offset deposits and withdrawals"
offset
countervail
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