balance of power

noun phrase

: an equilibrium of power sufficient to discourage or prevent one nation or party from imposing its will on or interfering with the interests of another

Examples of balance of power in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Why Iran's power structure complicates a ceasefire Attacks on commercial shipping could become an early test of Iran's wartime balance of power. — Emma Graham, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

They are designed to shape the global balance of power for the next generation. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

But at least one progressive victory in Colorado yesterday could have more significant ramifications for the national balance of power. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

One of the most undercovered issues is the complications in balance of power that come from the state being in charge of roads that divide communities like La Plata. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for balance of power

• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• sunflower
• wallflower
• watchtower