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Word: counterbalance (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


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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