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counterbalance n. [
counterweight, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser] a weight that balances another weight
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counterbalance v. [
compensate, correct, make up, even out, even off, even up] adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
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counterbalance n. [
balance, equilibrium, equipoise] equality of distribution
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counterbalance v. [
oppose] contrast with equal weight or force
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counterbalance n. [
offset] a compensating equivalent
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