Synonyms of counterbalance
6 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for counterbalance is equipoise. Other synonyms of counterbalance are counterpoise, equiponderate, counterweigh, counteract and counterweight.
Synonyms and similar words for counterbalance
verbTo apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
- counterpoiseTo act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
- equiponderateTo counterbalance.
- counterweighTo act as counterbalance (against something).
verbTo match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.
nounMore synonyms
- counterweightA counterbalance.
- equipoiseA counterbalance.
Opposite of counterbalance
verbTo apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
Meaning of counterbalance
- noun A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
- noun A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
- verb To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
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Questions about synonyms of counterbalance
- What is another word for counterbalance?
- Counterbalance has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as equipoise, counterpoise, equiponderate, counterweigh, counteract and counterweight.
- What is the opposite of counterbalance?
- The opposite of counterbalance is outweigh. Other antonyms of counterbalance are overcome and overpower.
- What does counterbalance mean?
- Counterbalance means a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
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