a weight that balances another weight

[ Syn: counterweight , counterpoise , balance , equalizer , equaliser ]

equality of distribution

[ Syn: balance , equilibrium , equipoise ]

a compensating equivalent

[ Syn: offset ]

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 ]