counterbalanceth

Verb

counterbalance (third-person singular simple present counterbalances, present participle counterbalancing, simple past and past participle counterbalanced)

1. (transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
   • Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound.

   Synonyms:

   counterpoise, equiponderate, counterweigh

   Antonyms:

   outweigh

2. (figuratively, transitive) To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.
   • Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each other.

   Synonyms:

   counterpoise, counteract

   Antonyms:

   overcome, overpower

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