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counterbalance


I - noun
1. a weight that balances another weight (Freq. 1)
Syn:
counterweight, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser
Derivationally related forms:
equalise (for: equaliser), equalize (for: equalizer), counterpoise (for: counterpoise), counterweight (for: counterweight)
Hypernyms:
weight
Hyponyms:
sash weight, tare
2. equality of distribution
Syn:
balance, equilibrium, equipoise
Derivationally related forms:
equilibrate (for: equilibrium), equilibrize (for: equilibrium)
Hypernyms:
structure, construction
Hyponyms:
conformation, symmetry, proportion
3. a compensating equivalent
Syn:
offset
Derivationally related forms:
offset (for: offset)
Hypernyms:
compensation

II - verb
1. adjust for (Freq. 1)
- engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
Syn:
compensate, correct, make up, even out, even off, even up
Derivationally related forms:
corrective (for: correct), compensation (for: compensate)
Hypernyms:
balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise
Hyponyms:
carry, cover, compensate, overcompensate
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s something
2. contrast with equal weight or force
Syn:
oppose
Hypernyms:
contrast, counterpoint
Hyponyms:
counterweight, counterpoise, counterpose
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Something ----s something
3. oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
- This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
Syn:
counteract, countervail, neutralize
Derivationally related forms:
neutralization (for: neutralize), counteractive (for: counteract), counteraction (for: counteract)
Hypernyms:
cancel, offset, set off
Hyponyms:
override
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something

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