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Definitions

counterbalance

[koun-ter-bal-uhns, koun-ter-bal-uhns] / ˈkaʊn tərˌbæl əns, ˌkaʊn tərˈbæl əns /

VERB

offset an action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

counteract outweigh rectify

STRONG

amend balance cancel compensate correct counterpoise countervail equalize redeem

WEAK

atone for make up for set off

Antonyms

STRONG

disproportion forfeit imbalance lose

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