See Also: counterbalance(1)(dictionary)
counterbalance(2)(dictionary)
counterbalance(dictionary)

counterbalance(2) (iou)



counterbalance verb trans. L16.
[from COUNTER- 1 + BALANCE verb.]
Of a person: weigh or balance (one thing) against another. (Foll. by to, with.) L16-E17.
Of a thing: act as a counterbalance to. E17.
fig. Balance or cancel the effect of. M17.