1. to act against with equal power or effect; to counteract or offset
Usage: formal; past tense of countervail

Examples

• The benefits of the new policy countervailed the initial costs.
• Her enthusiasm countervailed his pessimism during the project.
• The company’s losses were countervailed by gains in other sectors.
• The medicine’s side effects were countervailed by its therapeutic benefits.
• His lack of experience was countervailed by his dedication and hard work.
• The negative publicity was countervailed by strong customer loyalty.