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(Entry 1 of 2)
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
- charitable giving is usually a good counterbalance to the self-indulgent commercialism of the Christmas season
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verbSynonyms of counterbalance (Entry 2 of 2)
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
- a hearty dinner might counterbalance missing lunch
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“Counterbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalance. Accessed 19 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of counterbalance was circa 1611
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