To act against with equal force, power, or effect; to thwart or overcome by such action; to furnish an equivalent to or for; to counterbalance; to compensate.
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An apparatus for weighing.
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To inclose or surround, as with a railing, or with latticework.
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To balance two scales, sides, or ends; to keep even with equal weight on each side; to keep in equipoise.
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In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something
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To ride over or across; to ride upon; to trample down.
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To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance.
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To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance.
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In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something
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In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something
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To act in opposition to; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract g…
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To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance.
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To render neutral; to reduce to a state of neutrality.
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In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something
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