oppose vs counterbalance

oppose is not a noun while counterbalance is a noun.

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

As verbs, oppose and counterbalance are synonyms defined as:

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

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