Similar Words

— contraband
— contradict
— contravene
— contrivance
— controlling
— counter
— counter-attack
— counteract
— counteraction
— counteractive
— counterclaim
— countering
— countermand
— counterpane
— counterpart
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Misspelling

ccounterbalancce, conuterbalance, coounterbalance, coumterbalamce, counnterbalannce, counteerbalancee, counterbaalaance, counterbalanc, counterballance, counterbbalance, counterrbalance, countterbalance, couunterbalance, cuonterbalance, kounterbalanke, ounterbalance

Counterbalance — synonyms, definition

1. counterbalance (Noun)

14 synonyms

anchor antagonism ballast blow contradiction counteraction counterweight equaliser equalizer equilibrium equipoise resistance stone weight

3 definitions

counterbalance (Noun) — A weight that balances another weight.

counterbalance (Noun) — Equality of distribution.

counterbalance (Noun) — A compensating equivalent.

4 types of

compensation construction structure weight

5 types

conformation proportion sash weight symmetry tare

2. counterbalance (Verb)

22 synonyms

balance compensate compensate for correct counteract counterpoise countervail cover defray equalise equalize even off even out even up make up make up for neutralise neutralize offset oppose • • •

3 definitions

counterbalance (Verb) — Adjust for. ex. "engineers will work to counterbalance the effects of air resistance"

counterbalance (Verb) — Contrast with equal weight or force.

counterbalance (Verb) — Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions. ex. "This will counterbalance the foolish actions of my colleagues"

9 types of

balance cancel contrast counterpoint equilibrate equilibrise equilibrize offset set off

8 types

carry compensate counterpoise counterpose counterweight cover overcompensate override