Synonyms of counterweight

counterweight

noun

ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌwāt 

as in offset

a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective

hard work can often be a counterweight to modest intelligence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offset
• counter
• balance
• counterbalance
• corrective
• counterforce
• counterpoise
• counteraction
• neutralizer
• ballast
• equipoise
• canceler
• weight
• trade-off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of counterweight

Ornelas and some of her colleagues have recently created the Health and Power Organizing Project, a coalition of academics and advocates to provide a counterweight to political headwinds. — Anil Oza, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026

When the counterweight drops, its momentum raises the other end of the seesaw, tossing the sling up in a big arc. — ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026

The new cohort of LatAm petrostates is emerging as an OPEC counterweight the US can’t afford to neglect, especially since its barrels don’t have to move through any dangerous straits. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

With the 22 pound (10 kg) counterweight, Stanton could hit the 394 miles per hour (mph) with his projectile. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026