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counterbalance

coun·ter·ba·lance

UK/ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/ US/ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/ uncommon
noun (3) verb (3)

noun

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a compensating equivalent

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verb

1.

adjust or make up for

  • “engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance”
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2.

oppose with equal weight or force

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3.

oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

  • “This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues”
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Origin

From counter- + balance.

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