Vocabulary Entry

overbalance

|verb • noun

verb

To be heavier on one side than the other, causing a loss of balance.

Example Sentences

"The boat began to overbalance as more people boarded."

"He struggled to keep his bike from overbalancing on the tightrope."

"The stack of boxes started to overbalance and topple over."

noun

Example Sentences

"The overbalance of the weights made the scale tip to one side."

"In economics, an overbalance can lead to serious financial issues."

"The artist's work showed an overbalance of dark colors, creating a moody atmosphere."