1. (n.)counterbalance a weight balancing another weight; an equal power or influence acting in opposition; counterpoise.
2. (v.i.)counterbalance to oppose with an equal weight, force, or influence.
Etymology: (1570–80)
Definition of 'counterbalance'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser a weight that balances another weight
2. (noun)balance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalance equality of distribution
3. (verb)counterbalance, offset a compensating equivalent
4. (verb)compensate, counterbalance, correct, make up, even out, even off, even up adjust for "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
6. (verb)counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalance oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
Definition of 'counterbalance'
Webster Dictionary
1. (noun)counterbalance a weight, power, or agency, acting against or balancing another
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