make up vs counterbalance

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

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

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

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

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

make up (verb)	counterbalance (verb)
apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier	oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
put in order or neaten	contrast with equal weight or force
come to terms	adjust for
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