counterbalance

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. (literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
2. (figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.

Verb

1. (transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
2. (figuratively, transitive) To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.

Concepts

contrepoids

contrebalancer

équilibre

compenser

mettre en équilibre

combattre

but égalisateur

égaliseur

refuser

neutraliser

Opposé de

outweigh, overcome, overpower

Synonymes

counterpoise

counterweight

balance

offset

equipoise

neutralize

compensate

counterpose

equalizer

balance weight

poise

equaliser

oppose

equilibrium

equilibrate

even out

correct

counteract

counter balance

countervail

even off

even up

make up

set against

back balance

correspond

table balance

out-balance

neutralise

contrast

compensation

compensate for

outweigh

parallel

ballast

rectify

weight counterbalance

set off

set right

square

stand-off

balanced

weight

additional weight

balancing weight

kite tail

equilibrant

equal

counterweigh

equiponderate

Traductions

contrapeso

contrapeso

Gegengewicht

contrappeso

contrabalançar

contrapès

controbilanciare

contrabalancear

contrarestar

neutralizar

contrapesar

neutralizzare

αντισταθμίζω

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From counter- + balance.