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countervail

UK
/ˌkaʊntəˈveɪl/
US
/ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

Translations

countervailnoun
countervails
pl
UK
/ˌkaʊn.təˈveɪl/
US
/ˌkaʊn.tɚˈveɪl/
Archaic or literary use denoting something that provides an equivalent or compensating force
contrepoidsTerme surtout abstrait : ce qui compense ou équilibre un risque, un danger ou un effet.
Their mutual trust was a countervail to the risks of the venture.
Leur confiance mutuelle constituait un contrepoids aux risques de l'entreprise.
Additional translations
contrebalancePlus littéraire ou technique selon le contexte.
Synonyms
counterweight
countermeasure
balancing influence
balancing force
compensation
offset
counterpoise
counterbalance
countervailverb
countervailed
Past Simple
countervailed
Past Participle
countervailing
Gerund
UK
/ˌkaʊntəˈveɪl/
US
/ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/
contrebalancerSens courant : compenser ou neutraliser par un effet opposé.
The government introduced new policies to countervail the economic downturn.
Le gouvernement a introduit de nouvelles politiques pour contrebalancer le ralentissement économique.
Additional translations
faire contrepoids àEmploi plus soutenu ; surtout avec un complément introduit par à.
Synonyms
counteract
neutralize
compensate
balance
offset

Definitions

countervailnoun
An equivalent force or influence that offsets or compensates another; a counterbalance or compensation.
Their mutual trust was a countervail to the risks of the venture.
countervailverb
To offset the effect of something by exerting an opposite force or influence.
The government introduced new policies to countervail the economic downturn.
To act with equal force or influence against something; to counterbalance (intransitive).
Her determination countervailed against the obstacles in her path.
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