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counterbalance
zelfstandig naamwoord
1 counterbalance
A weight that balances another weight.
synoniemen: balance, counterpoise, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer.
Roget 30:
compensation,
equation;
commutation;
indemnification;
compromise;
etc.
774
neutralization,
nullification;
counteraction
etc.
179;
reaction;
measure for measure,
retaliation,
etc.
718
equalization;
etc.
27;
robbing Peter to pay Paul.
set-off,
offset;
make-weight,
casting-weight;
counterpoise,
ballast;
indemnity,
equivalent,
quid pro quo;
bribe,
hush money;
amends
etc.
(atonement)
952;
counterbalance,
counterclaim;
cross-debt,
cross-demand.
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Nederlands: contragewicht, tegenwicht
Pools: przeciwwaga, przeciwciężar
2 counterbalance
3 counterbalance
A compensating equivalent.
synoniem: offset.
Nederlands: compensatie
Pools: przeciwwaga
werkwoord
1 counterbalance
2 counterbalance
Contrast with equal weight or force.
synoniem: oppose.
3 counterbalance
Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions.
synoniemen: counteract, countervail, neutralize.
Roget 30:
make compensation;
compensate,
compense†;
indemnify;
counteract,
countervail,
counterpoise;
balance;
outbalance†,
overbalance,
counterbalance;
set off;
hedge,
square,
give and take;
make up for,
lee way;
cover,
fill up,
neutralize,
nullify;
equalize
etc.
27;
make good;
redeem
etc.
(atone)
952.
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Nederlands: neutraliseren, opvangen
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