Counterweight and Offset

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

Offset is a synonym for counterweight. In some cases you can use "Offset" instead the word "Counterweight" as a noun or a verb.

Offset

Offset noun - A force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective.
Usage example: a better performance this time will be an offset to last year's dismal showing

Counterweight is a synonym for offset in counterbalance topic. You can use "Counterweight" instead the word "Offset" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Word: offsetting
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