countervailing
1. [ adjective ] compensating for
Synonyms: compensatory compensative offsetting
Related terms: counteractive
2. [ adjective ] acting against with equal force or influence
Related terms: counteractive
Similar spelling:   countervail
  counterstain
  countersign
  counterfoil
  counterchallenge
  counterespionage
  counter-drill
  counterweight
  counterpoison
  counterchange
  counteraction
  counterbalancing
  countersuit
  countersink
  counterplea
  counterplan
  counterfeit
  countermine
  counterfire
  counterglow
  counterclaim
  counterwoman
  counteroffer
  counterpoint
  counterpoise
  countertenor
  counterpoised
  counterstrike
  counteractive
  counterfeiter
  counterperson
  countercharge