counterbalance vs compensation

compensation vs counterbalance

counterbalance and compensation both are nouns.

counterbalance is a verb but compensation is not a verb.

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

As nouns, compensation is a hypernym of counterbalance; that is, compensation is a word with a broader meaning than counterbalance:

counterbalance: a compensating equivalent
compensation: something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

counterbalance (noun)	compensation (noun)
a weight that balances another weight	the act of compensating for service or loss or injury
a compensating equivalent	something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
equality of distribution	(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors

counterbalance (verb)	compensation (verb)
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
contrast with equal weight or force
adjust for

Difference between counterbalance and compensation

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