contrast vs counterbalance

counterbalance vs contrast

contrast and counterbalance both are nouns.

contrast and counterbalance both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contrast	Yes	No	Yes	No
counterbalance	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, counterbalance is a hyponym of contrast; that is, counterbalance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contrast:

contrast: to show differences when compared; be different
counterbalance: contrast with equal weight or force

Other hyponyms of contrast include oppose, conflict, foil.

contrast (noun)	counterbalance (noun)
the act of distinguishing by comparing differences	a weight that balances another weight
the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)	a compensating equivalent
the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors	equality of distribution
a conceptual separation or distinction
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

contrast (verb)	counterbalance (verb)
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences	oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
to show differences when compared; be different	contrast with equal weight or force
	adjust for

Difference between contrast and counterbalance

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