counterbalance (redirected from counterbalances)

coun·ter·bal·ance  (kountr-blns, kountr-blns)

n.

1. A force or influence equally counteracting another.

2. A weight that acts to balance another; a counterpoise or counterweight.

tr.v. (kountr-blns, kountr-blns) coun·ter·bal·anced, coun·ter·bal·anc·ing, coun·ter·bal·anc·es

1. To act as a counteracting force, influence, or weight to; counterpoise.

2. To oppose with an equal force; offset.

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counterbalance

Noun

a weight or influence that balances or neutralizes another

Verb

[-ancing, -anced]

to act as a counterbalance to

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	counterbalance - a weight that balances another weight counterpoise, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer, balance sash weight - a counterweight for a sliding sash tare - (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals weight - an artifact that is heavy
	2.	counterbalance - equality of distribution             equipoise, equilibrium, balance structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" conformation - a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing symmetry, proportion - balance among the parts of something
	3.	counterbalance - a compensating equivalent offset compensation - something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
Verb	1.	counterbalance - adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance" even off, even out, even up, compensate, correct, make up carry - compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance; "I resent having to carry her all the time" overcompensate, compensate, cover - make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father" balance, equilibrise, equilibrize, equilibrate - bring into balance or equilibrium; "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"; "balance the two weights"
	2.	counterbalance - contrast with equal weight or force oppose counterpoise, counterpose, counterweight - constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to counterpoint, contrast - to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
	3.	counterbalance - oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues" countervail, neutralize, counteract override - counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle) cancel, offset, set off - make up for; "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"

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counterbalance

verb offset, balance out, compensate for, make up for, counterpoise, countervail

Translations

counterbalance [ˈkauntəˈbæləns] n → contrapeso

counterbalance [ˈkauntəˈbæləns] vt → contrebalancer, faire contrepoids à

counterbalance [ˈkauntəˈbæləns] counter vt → Gegengewicht nt

counterbalance [ˈkauntəbæləns] vt → contrappesare