Countervail word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "countervail" word

[verb] oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
[verb] compensate for or counterbalance; "offset deposits and withdrawals"

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\Coun`ter*vail"\ (koun`t?r-v?l"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Countervailed} (-v?ld); p. pr. & vb. n. {Countervailing}.] [OF. contrevaloir; contre (L. contra) + valoir to avail, fr. L. valere to be strong, avail. See {Vallant}.] 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. Upon balancing the account, the profit at last will hardly countervail the inconveniences that go allong with it. --L'Estrange.
\Coun"ter*vail`\ (koun"t?r-v?l`), n. Power or value sufficient to obviate any effect; equal weight, strength, or value; equivalent; compensation; requital. [Obs.] Surely, the present pleasure of a sinful act is a poor countervail for the bitterness of the review. --South.

Synonyms for countervail

counteract, counterbalance, neutralize, offset

Related terms: antagonize, beat against, clash, confute, contrapose, counter, counterattack, countercheck, counterpoise, even up, join the opposition, juxtapose in opposition, level, make up, meet head-on, offset, oppugn, run against, set off, take issue with, traverse, work against

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Let's analyse "countervail" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Three syllables and Five vowels. 45.5% of vowels is 6.9% more then average English word. Written in backwards: LIAVRETNUOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. --- ..- -. - . .-. ...- .- .. .-..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: countervail: 6 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 9 = 24, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: countervail: 3 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 4 + 1 + 9 + 3 = 50, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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