counterbalance vs oppose

counterbalance is a noun but oppose is not a noun.

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

As verbs, counterbalance and oppose are synonyms defined as:

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

counterbalance (verb)	oppose (verb)
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions	be resistant to
contrast with equal weight or force	be against; express opposition to
adjust for	set into opposition or rivalry
	fight against or resist strongly
	act against or in opposition to
	contrast with equal weight or force