countervailing - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

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offsetting an effect by countering it with something of equal force

examples

the dominance of the party was mediated by a number of countervailing factors

(verb)

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offset the effect of (something) by countering it with something of equal force

examples

stereotypes are countervailed by more realistic assessments

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