Counterbalance
verb'kæʊntə,bæləns
Noun
a weight that balances another weight
Type of:Weightequality of distribution
Type of:ConstructionStructurea compensating equivalent
Similar:OffsetType of:Compensation
Verb
contrast with equal weight or force
Similar:OpposeType of:ContrastCounterpointadjust for
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Similar:CounteractCountervailNeutralize
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Similar Words
- Oppose
- Balance
- Counterpoise
- Counterweight
- Equaliser
- Equalizer
- Compensate
- Correct
- Equilibrium
- Equipoise
- Offset
- Counteract
- Countervail
- Neutralize