counterbalance

Meanings

• a weight that balances another weight
• equality of distribution
• a compensating equivalent
• adjust for
• contrast with equal weight or force
• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

Synonyms

balance, compensate, correct, counteract, counterpoise, countervail, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer, equilibrium, equipoise, even off, even out, even up, make up, neutralize, offset, oppose