Equalizing

adj, verb

adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of equalize form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Serving to balance the score; capable of making both sides equal or evenly matched.

    "“Republicans need to embrace law as a unifying, equalizing force,” Fox News contributor Trey Gowdy told “Outnumbered Overtime” on Thursday after President Trump warned his party to stand firm against left-wing causes or find themselves on the losing end this November."

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accommodationadjustmentchangeablecommutablecommutativeconvertible

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"In the last minute, Marcello scored an equalizing goal."

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