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Counterbalance (Verb)

Meaning 1

Contrast with equal weight or force.

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Oppose

Hypernyms

  • Contrast

Hyponyms

  • Counterpose
  • Counterweight

Related Words

  • Counterbalance (noun)

Meaning 2

Adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Even Out
  • Even Up
  • Even Off
  • Compensate
  • Make Up
  • Correct

Hypernyms

  • Equilibrise
  • Balance
  • Equilibrize

Hyponyms

  • Cover
  • Carry
  • Overcompensate

Related Words

  • Counterbalance (noun)

Meaning 3

Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

  • Neutralize
  • Counteract
  • Countervail

Hypernyms

  • Offset
  • Set Off
  • Cancel

Hyponyms

  • Override

Related Words

  • Counterbalance (noun)
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