Verb
- 1. offset, countervail, balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise
- usage: compensate for or counterbalance; "offset deposits and withdrawals"
- 2. counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalance, cancel, offset, set off
- usage: oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
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