COUNTERBALANCE

counterbalance. Counterbalance, v.t. to make amends, to equal

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Coun′ter‐bal″ance (–b?l″ans), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Counterbalanced (–anst); p. pr. & vb. n. Counterbalancing.] To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance. The remaining air was not able to counterbalance the mercurial cylinder. Boyle. The study of mind is necessary to counterbalance and correct the influence of the study of nature. Sir W. Hamilton.