Recreate
Demolish
Equalise
Contradict
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The correct answer is: D. Contradict
A synonym of “countervail” is “contradict.” To “countervail” something means to oppose or contradict it. For example, if someone says that they are going to do something, you might “countervail” them by saying that you don’t think they will be able to do it.
The other options are not synonyms of “countervail.”
- To “recreate” something means to make it again or to do it again. For example, you might “recreate” a painting by copying it.
- To “demolish” something means to destroy it. For example, you might “demolish” a building by tearing it down.
- To “equalize” something means to make it the same as something else. For example, you might “equalize” the scores in a game by giving each team the same number of points.