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counterbalance in WordNet English dictionary

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