Countervailing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkaʊntəˈveɪlɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Countervailing is an adjective meaning (formal) Compensating with equal force.
Meaning
(formal) Compensating with equal force.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of countervail
Example Sentences
countervailing duty
For every attribute that encourages diversity and decentralization on the Web, there is a countervailing push toward homogeneity and concentration.
We need countervailing action soon. Every day brings evidence that the mere prospect of Brexit is damaging a British economy that is in enough trouble already.
Trump, Kayleigh McEnany said, “makes hiring decisions based on the fact that he likes to have countervailing viewpoints … he likes the model of having a ‘team of rivals’ like what we saw in President Lincoln’s administration”.
Synonyms for countervailing
Depending on context, synonyms include counteracting, counterbalancing, offsetting, compensatory, counteractive, compensative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include offsetting, counteractive, compensative, compensatory, balancing, offset.
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