counterbalancing

verb/noun

Meaning

Exert an equal weight or influence to offset or neutralize another force.

Examples

The new tax cuts were designed to counterbalance the rising cost of living.
His calm demeanor served to counterbalance her impulsive nature during the crisis.

Synonyms: offset, compensate, neutralize, equilibrate

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counterbalancing

verb/noun

Pronunciation: /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

Definition

Exert an equal weight or influence to offset or neutralize another force.

Examples

The new tax cuts were designed to counterbalance the rising cost of living.
His calm demeanor served to counterbalance her impulsive nature during the crisis.
Engineers added a heavy steel plate to counterbalance the mechanical vibration of the motor.

How to Use counterbalancing

counterbalance something with something (prepositional phrase): To use one thing to offset another. — "We must counterbalance the risks with clear safety protocols."
act as a counterbalance to (collocation): To serve as a stabilizing force against something. — "The independent media acts as a necessary counterbalance to government power."

Synonyms of counterbalancing

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Antonyms of counterbalancing

Words with the opposite meaning to counterbalancing:

exacerbate

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