a weight that balances another weight
[ Syn: counterweight , counterpoise , balance , equalizer , equaliser ]
equality of distribution
[ Syn: balance , equilibrium , equipoise ]
a compensating equivalent
[ Syn: offset ]
counterbalance (n.)
adjust for; engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
[ Syn: compensate , correct , make up , even out , even off , even up ]
contrast with equal weight or force
[ Syn: oppose ]
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
[ Syn: counteract , countervail , neutralize ]