Associations to the word «Counterbalance»
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
COUNTERBALANCE, noun. (literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
COUNTERBALANCE, noun. (figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
COUNTERBALANCE, verb. (transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
COUNTERBALANCE, verb. (transitive) To apply force in order to balance an opposite one.
COUNTERBALANCE, verb. (transitive) (figuratively) To match or equal in effect, but acting in opposition
Dictionary definition
COUNTERBALANCE, noun. A weight that balances another weight.
COUNTERBALANCE, noun. Equality of distribution.
COUNTERBALANCE, noun. A compensating equivalent.
COUNTERBALANCE, verb. Adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance".
COUNTERBALANCE, verb. Contrast with equal weight or force.
COUNTERBALANCE, verb. Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues".
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.