counterbalance vs contrast

contrast vs counterbalance

counterbalance and contrast both are nouns.

counterbalance and contrast both are verbs.

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

As verbs, contrast is a hypernym of counterbalance; that is, contrast is a word with a broader meaning than counterbalance:

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

Other hypernyms of counterbalance include counterpoint.

counterbalance (noun)	contrast (noun)
a weight that balances another weight	the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
a compensating equivalent	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)
equality of distribution	the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
	a conceptual separation or distinction
	the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

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

Difference between counterbalance and contrast

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