Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
countervailing
Adjective
/ˌkaʊntərˈveɪlɪŋ/
Definition
Countervailing refers to something that acts against or offsets another force or influence.
Examples
- The government implemented countervailing duties to protect local industries from foreign competition.
- Her countervailing arguments effectively challenged the claims made by the opposition.
Meaning
It is often used to describe measures or forces that balance or mitigate the effects of something else.
Synonyms
- Offsetting
- Balancing
- Counteracting
- Compensating
