Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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counterbalance | Yes | No | Yes | No |
counterpoise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
counterbalance (noun) | counterpoise (noun) |
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a weight that balances another weight | a weight that balances another weight |
a compensating equivalent | |
equality of distribution |
counterbalance (verb) | counterpoise (verb) |
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oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions | constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to |
contrast with equal weight or force | |
adjust for |