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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

trade-off

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

atone (for)

outbalance, outweigh, redeem

redress, relieve, remedy

override, overrule

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