What does countervailing mean?
Countervailing means (formal) Compensating with equal force..
Countervailing
/ˌkaʊntəˈveɪlɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
(formal) Compensating with equal force..
Definitions by Sense
- (formal) Compensating with equal force.
- 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
Antonyms for countervailing
Related Words
Word Forms
- more countervailing
- most countervailing
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for countervailing?
Common synonyms include counteracting, counterbalancing, offsetting, compensatory.
What is the opposite of countervailing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use countervailing in a sentence?
countervailing duty
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