counterbalance

/kˈaʊntɚbˌæləns/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a weight that balances another weight
2. equality of distribution
3. a compensating equivalent

verb

1. adjust for
   “engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance”
2. contrast with equal weight or force
3. oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
   “This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues”

Synonyms for counterbalance

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

Words that rhyme with counterbalance

• balance
• unbalance
• imbalance
• palance
• vallance