Counterbalance

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NOUN

counterweight, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser

a weight that balances another weight

balance, equilibrium, equipoise

equality of distribution

offset

a compensating equivalent

VERB

compensate, correct, make up, even out, even off

adjust for

oppose

contrast with equal weight or force

counteract, countervail, neutralize

oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

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