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Synonyms for Counterbalance

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Top synonyms for “counterbalance”: balance, compensate, correct, counteract, counterpoise, countervail, counterweight, equaliser, and 10 more below.

Definitions

  1. (noun)a weight that balances another weight
  2. (noun)a compensating equivalent
  3. (noun)equality of distribution
  4. (verb)oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
    This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
  5. (verb)contrast with equal weight or force
  6. (verb)adjust for
    engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance

Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).

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Common synonyms for "counterbalance" include balance, compensate, correct, counteract, counterpoise, countervail. Our thesaurus lists 18 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.

What does "counterbalance" mean?

a weight that balances another weight

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