counterbalance vs override

override vs counterbalance

counterbalance and override both are nouns.

counterbalance and override both are verbs.

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

As verbs, override is a hyponym of counterbalance; that is, override is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than counterbalance:

counterbalance: oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
override: counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)

counterbalance (noun)	override (noun)
a weight that balances another weight	the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
a compensating equivalent	a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
equality of distribution

counterbalance (verb)	override (verb)
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions	rule against
contrast with equal weight or force	ride (a horse) too hard
adjust for	counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
	prevail over

Difference between counterbalance and override

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