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counterbalance |
1. |
[ noun ] an equivalent counterbalancing weight |
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counterpoise
balance
equalizer
equaliser
counterweight
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weight
sash_weight
tare
compensate
oppose
equal
counterweight
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2. |
[ verb ] adjust or make up for |
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compensate
even_up
even_off
correct
even_out
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"engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
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balance
cover
carry
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3. |
[ verb ] oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions |
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counteract
neutralize
countervail
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"This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
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cancel
override
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4. |
[ verb ] place in opposition: can also be used in an abstract sense |
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oppose
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"Oppose thy steadfast gazing eyes to mine"- Shakespeare
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contrast
counterweight
counterweight
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5. |
[ noun ] equality of distribution |
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equilibrium
equipoise
balance
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structure
symmetry
conformation
balance
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6. |
[ noun ] (business) a compensating equivalent |
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offset
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compensation
compensate
cancel
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Similar spelling: |
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counterbalanced
counterbalancing
counterplan
countermine
counterbore
counterpane
counterwoman
counterblast
counterchallenge
counterchange
counterfactual
countervail
counterblow
countersink
countersign
countermand
counterfoil
counterplea
counterplay
counterirritant
counterpose
counterfeit
counterfire
countermove
counterclaim
country-dance
counterproposal
counteroffer
counterpoint
counterpunch
counterstain
countertenor
counteroffensive
counterperson
counterfeiter
counterpoise
counterfactuality
counter-drill
counterpoison
countercheck
counteraction
counter_tube
countersignature
counterattraction
counteractive
countermelody
counterstrike
countercharge
counterpoised
counterweight
counter_check
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