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Word: counterbalance
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Meaning:
Noun:
- figurative A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
- literally A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
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Verb:
- figurative To match or equal in effect, but acting in opposition
- To apply force in order to balance an opposite one.
- To apply weight in order to balance an opposing one.
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