counterbalance

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noun

a weight balancing another weight; an equal weight, power, or influence acting in opposition; counterpoise.

verb (used with object), verb (used without object)

to act against or oppose with an equal weight, force, or influence; offset.

Origin:
1570–80; counter- + balance

Related forms

un·coun·ter·bal·anced, adjective

Synonyms
2. correct, countervail, rectify, balance.

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counterbalance

—n
1.	a weight or force that balances or offsets another

—vb
2.	to act as a counterbalance

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Word Origin & History

counterbalance

1570s (n.), from counter- + balance, in reference to scales. Figurative use dates from 1630s. As a verb, from c.1600.

Example sentences

In fact, these factors may counterbalance or completely offset the negative

consequences of the anxiety-related traits.

The arms stretch from the center to counterbalance the figure.

His arms provide counterbalance, waving in controlled, tai-chi-style movements.

Point is, more greenhouse in the past was a convenient counterbalance against

less solar energy.

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