Counterbalance
Counterbalance verb - To balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective.
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Keep and counterbalance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Keep" instead a verb "Counterbalance".
Nearby Words: counterbalanced, counterbalancing
Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
Counterbalance and keep are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterbalance" instead a verb "Keep".
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| fact | counterbalance fact | keep fact |
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- This is seen mostly in dramatic animated shows and comedy as a kind of counterbalance to keep the overall effectiveness of a faction moderate without being too dangerous or easy.
Source: Conservation of Competence - Mudge from the Spellsinger novels is the Lancer for Jon-Tom, being cynical and streetwise enough to counterbalance Jon's idealism, and carefree enough to keep Jon from turning maudlin about his exile in another world.
Source: The Lancer / Literature
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