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counterbalance vs compensate

compensate vs counterbalance

counterbalance is a noun but compensate is not a noun.

counterbalance and compensate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
counterbalance Yes No Yes No
compensate No No Yes No
As verbs, counterbalance and compensate are synonyms defined as:
  • counterbalance and compensate: adjust for
Other synonyms of counterbalance include correct, even off, even out, even up, make up.
As verbs, compensate is a hyponym of counterbalance; that is, compensate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than counterbalance:
  • counterbalance: adjust for
  • compensate: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Other hyponyms of counterbalance include carry, cover, overcompensate.
counterbalance (noun) compensate (noun)
a weight that balances another weight
a compensating equivalent
equality of distribution
counterbalance (verb) compensate (verb)
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions make payment to; compensate
contrast with equal weight or force make amends for; pay compensation for
adjust for do or give something to somebody in return
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Difference between counterbalance and compensate

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