Synonyms of balance
18 similar words · 16 opposite words
Another word for balance is equilibrium. Other synonyms of balance are pair of scales, set of scales, scales, weighing machine and weighbridge. The opposite of balance is imbalance.
Synonyms and similar words for balance
nounA state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
- equilibriumThe condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.
nounA pair of scales.
- pair of scales
- set of scales
- scalesA device for measuring weight.
- weighing machineA mechanical device, often coin-operated, for determining the weight of an object or person.
- weighbridgeA platform, flush with the roadway, having a mechanism for weighing vehicles, wagons, livestock, etc.
nounAwareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
- disinterest
- even-handedness
- fairness
- impartialityThe quality of being impartial; fairness.
- neutrality
- nonpartisanshipThe quality of not being partisan, of remaining politically independent.
nounA list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
verbTo bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
- equilibrateTo balance, or bring into equilibrium.
verbMore synonyms
- counterbalanceTo apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
- equilibrizeTo balance, or bring into equilibrium.
- equipoise
- poiseTo hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose.
Opposite of balance
nounAntonym(s) of “equilibrium”.
- nonequilibriumThe condition of not being in equilibrium.
- imbalanceThe property of not being in balance.
- unbalanceTo cause to be out of balance.
nounAntonym(s) of “support for both viewpoints”.
- biasInclination towards something.
- favor
- favourBritish standard spelling of favor.
- partiality
- partisanshipAn inclination to be partisan or biased; partiality.
- prejudice
- unfairness
verbMore antonyms
- disequilibrateTo bring out of a state of equilibrium; to unbalance.
- overbalanceTo throw (someone or something) off balance; to cause to capsize.
- overpoiseTo throw (someone or something) off balance.
- misbalanceTo balance badly or wrongly.
- fall over
- lose one's balanceTo become unsteady.
Meaning of balance
- noun A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
- noun Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
- noun Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
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Questions about synonyms of balance
- What is another word for balance?
- Balance has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as equilibrium, pair of scales, set of scales, scales, weighing machine, weighbridge, disinterest and even-handedness.
- What is the opposite of balance?
- The opposite of balance is imbalance. Other antonyms of balance are nonequilibrium and bias.
- What does balance mean?
- Balance means a state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
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