Synonyms of counterbalances

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noun

plural of counterbalance

as in offsets

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 & Similar Words

• offsets
• counters
• balances
• counterweights
• correctives
• counterpoises
• neutralizers
• counterforces
• counteractions
• cancelers
• equipoises
• ballasts
• trade-offs
• weights

counterbalances

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verb

present tense third-person singular of counterbalance

as in neutralizes

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective

a hearty dinner might counterbalance missing lunch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offsets
• neutralizes
• corrects
• counteracts
• outweighs
• relieves
• compensates (for)
• cancels (out)
• makes up (for)
• annuls
• counterpoises
• nullifies
• invalidates
• redeems
• negates
• remedies
• negatives
• overrules
• neuters
• redresses
• overrides
• outbalances
• atones (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of counterbalances

Verb

That uncertainty and rise in unemployment tends to fuel a near-term dip in demand for goods, which counterbalances the price increases from tariffs. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026

The pastel counterbalances the darker and mid-tones in the forecast. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025

The book counterbalances the weirdo factor with multiple heartwarming Disney Adult interviews, including one with an amputee who achieved a running goal at a Disney race and another in which a woman reprioritized, choosing a church mission trip instead of financing another Disney World adventure. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025