counterbalance vs make up

counterbalance is a noun but make up is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
counterbalance	Yes	No	Yes	No
make up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, counterbalance and make up are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of counterbalance include compensate, correct, even off, even out, even up.

counterbalance (noun)	make up (noun)
a weight that balances another weight
a compensating equivalent
equality of distribution

counterbalance (verb)	make up (verb)
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions	apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier
contrast with equal weight or force	put in order or neaten
adjust for	come to terms
	concoct something artificial or untrue
	devise or compose
	do or give something to somebody in return
	make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point
	form or compose
	adjust for