countervail
How many syllables in countervail?
There are 3 syllables in the word countervail.How to pronounce countervail:
Synonyms for countervail:
compensate
counteract
counterbalance
equilibrate
equilibrise
equilibrize
equipoise
nullify
offset
Antonyms for countervail:
abet
aid
allow
approve
assist
break
disproportion
encourage
enhance
establish
exacerbate
facilitate
forward
give up
help
lose
permit
support
surrender
uphold
validate
worsen
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- tiniest
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