Definition of counterbalance

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• counterbalance is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
• counterbalance is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
• counterbalance is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 27

Definition of counterbalance

• contrast with equal weight or force (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. oppose
• a weight that balances another weight (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. balance
  2. counterpoise
  3. counterweight
  4. equaliser
  5. equalizer
• adjust for (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. compensate
  2. correct
  3. even off
  4. even out
  5. even up
  6. make up
• equality of distribution (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. balance
  2. equilibrium
  3. equipoise
• a compensating equivalent (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. offset
• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. counteract
  2. countervail
  3. neutralize

See definition of counterbalance in Merriam Webster