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counterbalance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of counterbalance

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

Synonyms of counterbalance

balance, canceler (or canceller), corrective, counter, counteraction, counterforce, counterpoise, counterweight, equipoise, neutralizer, offset

Words Related to counterbalance

ballast, weight

counterbalance

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of counterbalance

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective

a hearty dinner might counterbalance missing lunch

Synonyms of counterbalance

annul, cancel (out), compensate (for), correct, counteract, counterpoise, make up (for), negative, neutralize, offset

Words Related to counterbalance

invalidate, negate, neuter, nullify

outbalance, outweigh, redeem

redress, relieve, remedy

override, overrule

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