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Definition of Counterbalance
1. Verb. Adjust for. "Engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
Specialized synonyms: Carry, Compensate, Cover, Overcompensate
Generic synonyms: Balance, Equilibrate, Equilibrise, Equilibrize
Derivative terms: Compensation, Corrective
2. Noun. A weight that balances another weight.
Specialized synonyms: Sash Weight, Tare
Generic synonyms: Weight
Derivative terms: Counterpoise, Counterweight, Equalise, Equalize
3. Verb. Contrast with equal weight or force.
Specialized synonyms: Counterpoise, Counterpose, Counterweight
Generic synonyms: Contrast, Counterpoint
4. Noun. Equality of distribution.
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure
Specialized synonyms: Conformation, Proportion, Symmetry
Derivative terms: Equilibrate, Equilibrate, Equilibrize
5. Verb. Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions. "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
Specialized synonyms: Override
Generic synonyms: Cancel, Offset, Set Off
Derivative terms: Counteraction, Counteractive, Neutralization
6. Noun. A compensating equivalent.
Definition of Counterbalance
1. v. t. To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance.
2. n. A weight, power, or agency, acting against or balancing another
Definition of Counterbalance
1. Noun. (literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance. ¹
2. Noun. (figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one. ¹
3. Verb. To apply weight in order to balance an opposing one. ¹
4. Verb. To apply force in order to balance an opposite one. ¹
5. Verb. (figuratively) To match or equal in effect, but acting in opposition ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Counterbalance
1. [v -LANCED, -LANCING, -LANCES]