Counterbalance

verb

'kæʊntə,bæləns

Noun

a weight that balances another weight
Similar:BalanceCounterpoiseCounterweightEqualiserEqualizer
Type of:Weight
equality of distribution
Similar:Balance Equilibrium Equipoise
Type of:ConstructionStructure
a compensating equivalent
Similar:Offset
Type of:Compensation

Verb

contrast with equal weight or force
Similar:Oppose
Type of:ContrastCounterpoint
adjust for
Similar:Compensate Correct
Type of:EquilibrateEquilibrizeBalance
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Similar:CounteractCountervailNeutralize
Type of:CancelOffset

Dictionary Validity

Tournament Word List (TWL): SCRABBLE US
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW21): SCRABBLE UK
ENABLE Dictionary: WORDS WITH FRIENDS
Combined US/UK Scrabble Dictionary: SOWPODS
North American Scrabble (NWL2020): NASPA

Similar Words

Oppose
Balance
Counterpoise
Counterweight
Equaliser
Equalizer
Compensate
Correct
Equilibrium
Equipoise
Offset
Counteract
Countervail
Neutralize

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