COUNTERBALANCE

/ˌkaʊntə(ɹ)ˈbæləns/ Scrabble 20 Words With Friends 27

Scrabble letter values: C3O1U1N1T1E1R1B3A1L1A1N1C3E1 = 20

Definition

  1. verb adjust for. — synonyms: compensate, correct, make_up, even_out, even_off, even_up
  2. verb contrast with equal weight or force. — synonyms: oppose
  3. verb oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions. — synonyms: counteract, countervail, neutralize
  4. noun a weight that balances another weight. — synonyms: counterweight, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser
  5. noun equality of distribution. — synonyms: balance, equilibrium, equipoise
  6. noun a compensating equivalent. — synonyms: offset

Examples

  • “engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance”
  • “This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues”
  • “Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound.”

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