counterbalancing

/K AW1 N T ER0 B AE0 L AH0 N S IH0 NG/

verb

1
To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
“Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound.”
syn:counterpoise counterweight equiponderate
ant:outweigh
2
To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force
“Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each-other”
syn:counteract counterpoise
ant:overcome overpower

Synonyms

counteract counterpoise counterpoise counterweight equiponderate

Antonyms

outweigh overcome overpower

noun

1
The act by which something is counterbalanced.

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