counterbalance

== English == === Etymology === From counter- + balance. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/ === Noun === counterbalance (plural counterbalances) (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. ==== Synonyms ==== counterpoise, counterweight, equipoise ==== Translations ==== === Verb === counterbalance (third-person singular simple present counterbalances, present participle counterbalancing, simple past and past participle counterbalanced) (transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight. Synonyms: counterpoise, equiponderate, counterweigh Antonym: outweigh Hypernym: offset (transitive, figuratively) To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force. Synonyms: counterpoise, counteract Antonyms: overcome, overpower ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====