COUNTERBALANCING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Counterbalancing.
Counterbalancing - as a noun
A weight that balances another weight
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balancecounterpoisecounterweightequaliserequalizerHypernyms (Closely Related)
weightHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Equality of distribution
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balanceequilibriumequipoiseHypernyms (Closely Related)
constructionstructureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Counterbalancing - as a verb
Adjust for
Example: "Engineers will work to correct the effects of air resistance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compensatecorrecteven offeven outeven upHypernyms (Closely Related)
balanceequilibrateequilibriseequilibrizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Contrast with equal weight or force
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opposeHypernyms (Closely Related)
contrastcounterpointHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Example: "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counteractcountervailneutralizeHypernyms (Closely Related)
canceloffsetset offHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The counterbalancing factors influenced the final decision."
"We need to consider the counterbalancing effects of these two variables."
"The counterbalancing measures helped mitigate the negative impact."
"Their counterbalancing interests led to a compromise."
"The counterbalancing forces maintained equilibrium."
Word Game Points
Is COUNTERBALANCING a valid Scrabble word?
No, counterbalancing is NOT valid for Scrabble
Is COUNTERBALANCING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, counterbalancing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOUNTERBALANCING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 32.
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