Word of the day
countervail
1. offset the effect of (something) by countering it with something of equal force
“stereotypes are countervailed by more realistic assessments”
verb
/ˌkaʊn(t)ərˈveɪl/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"The law was designed to countervail negative impacts and _____ the community's safety."
Select three words related to countervail
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- amplify
- counteract
- offset
- reinforce
- neutralize
- support
Choose the phrase that uses countervail correctly
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Find a word related to countervail
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