Dictionary Check: counterbalance

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"counterbalance" is a valid word!

Scrabble 20 points
Words with Friends 27 points

Definition

noun

a weight that balances another weight

Synonyms:
counterweight counterpoise balance equalizer equaliser
noun

equality of distribution

Synonyms:
balance equilibrium equipoise
noun

a compensating equivalent

Synonyms:
offset
verb

adjust for

Example: "engineers will work to correct the effects of air resistance"
Synonyms:
compensate correct make up even out even off even up
verb

contrast with equal weight or force

Synonyms:
oppose
verb

oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

Example: "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
Synonyms:
counteract countervail neutralize

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