Overbalance (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Weigh more heavily; "these considerations outweigh our wishes".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

• The environmental benefits of the project will overbalance the financial costs in the long run.
• The advantages of this new technology overbalance its disadvantages and make it a viable option.
• For many, the pursuit of happiness will overbalance concerns about financial stability.
• Her love for her family overbalances her desire for a high-powered career, and she decides to stay at home.
• The potential risks associated with the surgery overbalance the possible benefits for some patients.

Synonyms

• Outbalance
• Preponderate
• Outweigh

Hypernyms

• Predominate
• Prevail
• Dominate
• Reign

Meaning ²

Cause to be off balance; "It is not desirable to overbalance the budget".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

• The new tax plan might overbalance the budget if not implemented carefully.
• You should be cautious not to overbalance the ecosystem in the wildlife reserve.
• Removing funding from key social programs would overbalance the economy in the long run.
• Including too many requirements in the job posting might overbalance the list of duties.
• Placing so much emphasis on cost-cutting measures may overbalance the benefits of increased efficiency.

Hypernyms

• Calculate