Counter
Counter noun - A force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective.
Usage example: strong moral guidance at home is the best counter to the pernicious allure of popular culture
Counterweight and counter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Counterweight" instead a noun "Counter".
Counterweight
Counterweight noun - A force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective.
Usage example: hard work can often be a counterweight to modest intelligence
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Synonyms for Counterweight
Counter and counterweight are semantically related. You can use "Counter" instead a noun "Counterweight".
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