counterbalance
English Thesaurus
1. a weight that balances another weight (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | weight, |
| definition | : | an artifact that is heavy (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | sash weight, |
| definition | : | a counterweight for a sliding sash (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tare, |
| definition | : | (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals (noun.artifact) |
2. a compensating equivalent (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | compensation, |
| definition | : | something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) (noun.possession) |
3. equality of distribution (noun.shape)
| hypernym | : | construction, structure, |
| definition | : | a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | conformation, |
| definition | : | a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing (noun.shape) |
| hyponym | : | proportion, symmetry, |
| definition | : | balance among the parts of something (noun.shape) |
4. oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | override, |
| definition | : | counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle) (verb.social) |
5. contrast with equal weight or force (verb.stative)
| hypernym | : | contrast, counterpoint, |
| definition | : | to show differences when compared; be different (verb.stative) |
6. adjust for (verb.stative)
| hyponym | : | carry, |
| definition | : | compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | compensate, cover, overcompensate, |
| definition | : | make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities (verb.stative) |
7. a weight that balances another weight (noun.artifact)
8. a compensating equivalent (noun.possession)
| derivation | : | countervail, offset, |
| definition | : | compensate for or counterbalance (verb.stative) |
9. equality of distribution (noun.shape)
| derivation | : | equilibrate, |
| definition | : | bring to a chemical stasis or equilibrium (verb.change) |
10. oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions (verb.social)
| derivation | : | counteractive, |
| definition | : | opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action (adj.all) |
11. contrast with equal weight or force (verb.stative)
12. adjust for (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | compensation, recompense, |
| definition | : | the act of compensating for service or loss or injury (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | corrective, |
| definition | : | tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition (adj.all) |
13. a weight that balances another weight (noun.artifact)
14. a compensating equivalent (noun.possession)
| derivation | : | countervail, offset, |
| definition | : | compensate for or counterbalance (verb.stative) |
15. equality of distribution (noun.shape)
| derivation | : | equilibrate, |
| definition | : | bring to a chemical stasis or equilibrium (verb.change) |
16. oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions (verb.social)
| derivation | : | counteractive, |
| definition | : | opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action (adj.all) |
17. contrast with equal weight or force (verb.stative)
18. adjust for (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | compensation, recompense, |
| definition | : | the act of compensating for service or loss or injury (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | corrective, |
| definition | : | tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition (adj.all) |
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