Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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counterbalance | Yes | No | Yes | No |
neutralize | No | No | Yes | No |
counterbalance (noun) | neutralize (noun) |
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a weight that balances another weight | |
a compensating equivalent | |
equality of distribution |
counterbalance (verb) | neutralize (verb) |
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oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions | make chemically neutral |
contrast with equal weight or force | make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of |
adjust for | make incapable of military action |
get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing | |
make politically neutral and thus inoffensive | |
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions |