counterbalance

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Synonyms: counter balance, counterbalanced, counterbalances

Antonyms: counter balance, counterbalanced, counterbalances

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|literally}} A [[weight]] that is put in [[opposition]] to an equal weight so it keeps that in [[balance]].
2. {{lb|en|figuratively}} A [[force]] or [[influence]] that balances, [[check]]s or [[limit]]s an opposite one.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To apply [[weight]] in order to [[balance]] an opposing weight.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|figuratively}} To [[match]] or [[equal]] in effect when applying [[oppose|opposing]] [[force]].

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