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counterbalance

('k/&//U/nt/@/,b/&/l/@/ns )

a weight that balances another weight(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
balance, counterpoise, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer

source: wordnet30
equality of distribution(noun.shape)

Synonym:
balance, equilibrium, equipoise

source: wordnet30
a compensating equivalent(noun.possession)

Synonym:
offset

source: wordnet30
A weight, power, or agency, acting against or balancing another(noun)

source: webster1913

adjust for(verb.stative)

Synonym:
compensate, correct, even off, even out, even up, make up

source: wordnet30
contrast with equal weight or force(verb.stative)

Synonym:
oppose

source: wordnet30
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions(verb.social)

Synonym:
counteract, countervail, neutralize

source: wordnet30
To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance.(verb)

source: webster1913

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