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counterbalance vs countervail

countervail vs counterbalance

counterbalance is a noun but countervail is not a noun.

counterbalance and countervail both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
counterbalance Yes No Yes No
countervail No No Yes No
As verbs, counterbalance and countervail are synonyms defined as:
  • counterbalance and countervail: oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Other synonyms of counterbalance include counteract, neutralize.
counterbalance (noun) countervail (noun)
a weight that balances another weight
a compensating equivalent
equality of distribution
counterbalance (verb) countervail (verb)
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
contrast with equal weight or force compensate for or counterbalance
adjust for
Difference between counterbalance and countervail

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