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(noun) a compensating equivalent |
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Synonyms: offset |
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Related Words: compensation |
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(verb) place in opposition: can also be used in an abstract sense; "Oppose thy steadfast gazing eyes to mine"- Shakespeare |
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Synonyms: oppose |
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Related Words: contrast, counterpoint, counterpoise, counterpose, counterweight |
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(verb) make up for, make good |
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Synonyms: compensate, even off, even out, even up |
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Related Words: balance, carry, cover, equilibrate, equilibrize |
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(noun) an equivalent counterbalancing weight |
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Synonyms: balance, counterpoise, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer |
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Related Words: sash weight, tare, weight |
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(verb) oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues" |
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Synonyms: counteract, countervail, neutralize |
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Related Words: cancel, offset, set off |
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(noun) equality of distribution |
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Synonyms: balance, equilibrium, equipoise |
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Related Words: construction, proportion, structure, symmetry |
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