override vs counterbalance

counterbalance vs override

override and counterbalance both are nouns.

override and counterbalance both are verbs.

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

As verbs, counterbalance is a hypernym of override; that is, counterbalance is a word with a broader meaning than override:

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

Other hypernyms of override include counteract, countervail, neutralize.

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

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

Difference between override and counterbalance

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