1. counterbalance - noun
· a weight that balances another weight
Synonym(s): counterweight, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser
Hypernym(s): weight
2. counterbalance - noun
· equality of distribution
Synonym(s): balance, equilibrium, equipoise
Hypernym(s): structure, construction
3. counterbalance - noun
· a compensating equivalent
Synonym(s): offset
Hypernym(s): compensation
4. counterbalance - verb
· adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
Synonym(s): compensate, correct, make_up, even_out, even_off, even_up
Hypernym(s): balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise
5. counterbalance - verb
· contrast with equal weight or force
Synonym(s): oppose
Hypernym(s): contrast, counterpoint
6. counterbalance - verb
· oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
Synonym(s): counteract, countervail, neutralize
Hypernym(s): cancel, offset, set_off
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