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counterbalance
Definitions of
counterbalance
noun
a weight that balances another weight
synonyms:
balance
,
counterpoise
,
counterweight
,
equaliser
,
equalizer
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types:
sash weight
a counterweight for a sliding sash
tare
(chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals
type of:
weight
an artifact that is heavy
noun
a compensating equivalent
synonyms:
offset
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compensation
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
verb
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
synonyms:
counteract
,
countervail
,
neutralize
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types:
override
counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
type of:
cancel
,
offset
,
set off
make up for
verb
adjust for
synonyms:
compensate
,
correct
,
even off
,
even out
,
even up
,
make up
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types:
carry
compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance
compensate
,
cover
,
overcompensate
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
type of:
balance
,
equilibrate
,
equilibrise
,
equilibrize
bring into balance or equilibrium
verb
contrast with equal weight or force
synonyms:
oppose
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counterpoise
,
counterpose
,
counterweight
constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
type of:
contrast
,
counterpoint
to show differences when compared; be different
noun
equality of distribution
synonyms:
balance
,
equilibrium
,
equipoise
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types:
conformation
a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
proportion
,
symmetry
balance among the parts of something
type of:
construction
,
structure
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
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