"counterbalance" in the noun sense
1. counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser
a weight that balances another weight
2. balance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalance
equality of distribution
3. counterbalance, offset
a compensating equivalent
"counterbalance" in the verb sense
1. compensate, counterbalance, correct, make up, even out, even off, even up
adjust for
"engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
2. oppose, counterbalance
contrast with equal weight or force
3. counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalance
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
"This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
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