1. serving to counterbalance or offset something; having equal or opposite force or effect

1. to act against or balance out the effect of something; to counteract
Usage: present participle of countervail

Examples

• The government imposed countervailing duties to offset unfair trade practices.
• Exercise provides a countervailing benefit to a sedentary lifestyle.
• The positive feedback was countervailing the earlier criticism.
• Countervailing winds made the flight longer than expected.
• The company's strong sales were countervailing the losses from the previous quarter.
• These countervailing factors must be weighed carefully in the decision.