counterbalance

Meaning of counterbalance

noun
  1. A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
  2. A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
verb
  1. To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
    Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound.
  2. To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force
    Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each-other

Information about counterbalance

  • The plural form of counterbalance is: counterbalances.
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Hyphenation of counterbalance

coun-ter-bal-ance

  • It consists of 4 syllables and 14 chars.
  • counterbalance is a word polysyllabic because it has four or more syllables

counterbalance synonyms

Meaning counterweight:

counterweight, counterpoise, balance, equalizer

Meaning balance:

balance, equilibrium, equipoise

Meaning offset:

offset

Meaning compensate:

compensate, correct

Meaning oppose:

oppose

Meaning counteract:

counteract, countervail, neutralize

Meaning :

equiponderate

counterbalance antonyms

Meaning :

outweigh, overcome, overpower

Translation of counterbalance

Words that rhyme with counterbalance

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