counterbalance
Translation
counterbalance, counterweight, offset
Examples
The heavy engine acts as a counterbalance.
The heavy engine acts as a counterbalance.
His calm personality is a counterbalance to her anxiety.
His calm personality is a counterbalance to her anxiety.
Grammar Patterns
a counterbalance ((to sth.)) a force or influence that balances or neutralizes another His calm personality is a counterbalance to her anxiety.
Similar Words
Synonyms: counterweight, offset, compensator; Antonyms: imbalance
Etymology
From 'counter-' (against) and 'balance'. Literally, something that provides balance against something else.
Memory Tips
Imagine a seesaw. The weight on one side is balanced by the 'counterbalance' on the other.