counterbalance

Meanings

• a weight that balances another weight
• equality of distribution
• a compensating equivalent
• adjust for;
• contrast with equal weight or force
• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions;

Synonyms

• counterweight
• counterpoise
• balance
• equalizer
• equaliser
• equilibrium
• equipoise
• offset
• compensate
• correct
• make up
• even out
• even off
• even up
• oppose
• counteract
• countervail
• neutralize

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