counterbalance in English dictionary

  • counterbalance

    Meanings and definitions of "counterbalance"

    • (literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
    • (figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
    • To apply weight in order to balance an opposing one.
    • To apply force in order to balance an opposite one.
    • (figuratively) To match or equal in effect, but acting in opposition
    • noun
      (literally)
      A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
    • noun
      (figuratively)
      A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To apply force in order to balance an opposite one.
    • verb
      (transitive, figuratively)
      To match or equal in effect, but acting in opposition
    • weight balancing an opposite one
    • force or influence balancing an opposite one
    • to apply weight in order to balance
    • to apply force in order to balance
    • A force or influence equally counteracting another.
    • noun
      a compensating equivalent
    • noun
      a weight that balances another weight
    • noun
      equality of distribution
    • verb
      adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
    • verb
      contrast with equal weight or force
    • verb
      oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"

    Synonyms of "counterbalance" in English dictionary

    equaliser, equilibrium, counteract are the top synonyms of "counterbalance" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of counterbalance

    • counterbalance ( plural  counterbalances)
    • counterbalance ( third-person singular simple present counterbalances, present participle counterbalancing, simple past and past participle counterbalanced)
    • counterbalance (plural counterbalances)
    • counterbalance (third-person singular simple present counterbalances, present participle counterbalancing, simple past and past participle counterbalanced)

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