v. t.
Upon balancing the account, the profit at last will hardly countervail the inconveniences that go allong with it. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Power or value sufficient to obviate any effect; equal weight, strength, or value; equivalent; compensation; requital. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Surely, the present pleasure of a sinful act is a poor countervail for the bitterness of the review. South. [ 1913 Webster ]