noun : COUNTERBALANCE
Source: WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) a weight that balances another weight ;
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2. (
) equality of distribution ;
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3. (
) a compensating equivalent ;
verb : COUNTERBALANCE
Source: WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance" ;
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2. (
) contrast with equal weight or force ;
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3. (
) oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues" ;
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