Meaning & Definition of Counterbalance in English
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Counterbalance
/kaʊntərbæləns/
noun
1. A weight that balances another weight
synonym:
- counterweight,
- counterbalance,
- counterpoise,
- balance,
- equalizer,
- equaliser
2. Equality of distribution
synonym:
- balance,
- equilibrium,
- equipoise,
- counterbalance
3. A compensating equivalent
synonym:
- counterbalance,
- offset
verb
1. Adjust for
- "Engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
synonym:
- compensate,
- counterbalance,
- correct,
- make up,
- even out,
- even off,
- even up
2. Contrast with equal weight or force
synonym:
- oppose,
- counterbalance
3. Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
- "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
synonym:
- counteract,
- countervail,
- neutralize,
- counterbalance