Counterbalance - Definition
counterbalance
n 1: a weight that balances another weight [syn:
counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise,
balance, equalizer, equaliser]
2: equality of distribution [syn: balance, equilibrium,
equipoise, counterbalance]
3: a compensating equivalent [syn: counterbalance, offset]
v 1: adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or
air resistance" [syn: compensate, counterbalance,
correct, make up, even out, even off, even up]
2: contrast with equal weight or force [syn: oppose,
counterbalance]
3: oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This
will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues" [syn:
counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalance]