counterbalance
nounUK /ˈkaʊntəˌbæləns/
US /ˈkaʊntərˌbæləns/
A counterbalance is something that balances or evens out another thing.
The heavy weight on the other side acts as a counterbalance to keep the crane from tipping.
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2. To act against or offset the effect of something with an opposing force or influence.
The company raised prices to counterbalance the rising cost of materials.
3. A weight used to balance a mechanism or structure.
The elevator uses a counterbalance to make it easier to lift.
4. A power or influence that balances another.
The two branches of government serve as a counterbalance to each other.