counterbalance
IPA: kˈaʊntɝbæɫʌns
noun
- (literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
- (figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
verb
- (transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
- (transitive, figuratively) To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.
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Examples of "counterbalance" in Sentences
- Each force was a counterbalance to the other.
- No counterbalance exists in the policy space.
- A link to the original can't be the only counterbalance.
- Does the exercise counterbalance the increase in boozing
- The support rail counterbalances the weight of the staging.
- Also, the PC didn't counterbalance the order of presentation.
- The counterbalance usually includes the battery pack and a monitor.
- Inertia counterbalance is utilized to control the motion of the antenna.
- That does not counterbalance all the reliable scholarship on the subject.
- It is said to counterbalance and enhance the beneficial effects of caffeine.