counterweight
noun
coun·ter·weight
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌwāt 
: an equivalent weight or force : counterbalance
counterweight
transitive verb
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Examples of counterweight in a Sentence
The crane has a heavy counterweight on the back.
hard work can often be a counterweight to modest intelligence
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
There’s value in exploring the views of controversial figures, but Open Wide fails to provide a sufficient counterweight to the Mews’ propaganda.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 23 May 2024
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counterweight
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coun·ter·weight
ˈkau̇nt-ər-ˌwāt
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