counterbalance

Noun

• a compensating equivalent

• equality of distribution

• a weight that balances another weight

Verb

• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
  • This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
    

• contrast with equal weight or force

• adjust for
  • engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  offset , balance , equilibrium , equipoise , counterweight , counterpoise , equalizer , equaliser , counteract , countervail , neutralize , oppose , compensate , correct , make up , even out , even off , even up