counterbalance

Significado (Inglês)

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.

Conceitos

contrapeso

contrabalançar

contrabalancear

neutralizar

contrapesar

equilíbrio

Oposto de

outweigh, overcome, overpower

Sinônimos

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

Traduções

contrapeso

contrappeso

contrepoids

Gegengewicht

contrebalancer

controbilanciare

contrapès

équilibre

contrarestar

neutralizzare

αντισταθμίζω

αντίβαρο

compenser

Pronunciado como (IPA)

/ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/

Etimologia (Inglês)

From counter- + balance.