counterbalance - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a weight that balances another weight

Synonyms

• balance
• counterbalance
• counterpoise
• counterweight
• equaliser
• equalizer

More generic

• weight

More specific

• sash weight
• tare

Noun

a compensating equivalent

Synonyms

• counterbalance
• offset

More generic

• compensation

Noun

equality of distribution

Synonyms

• balance
• counterbalance
• equilibrium
• equipoise

More generic

• construction
• structure

More specific

• conformation
• proportion
• symmetry

Verb

oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

Synonyms

• counteract
• counterbalance
• countervail
• neutralize

More generic

• cancel
• offset
• set off

More specific

• override

Verb

contrast with equal weight or force

Synonyms

• counterbalance
• oppose

More generic

• contrast
• counterpoint

More specific

• counterpoise
• counterpose
• counterweight

Verb

adjust for

Synonyms

• compensate
• correct
• counterbalance
• even off
• even out
• even up
• make up

More generic

• balance
• equilibrate
• equilibrise
• equilibrize

More specific

• carry
• compensate
• cover
• overcompensate

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