⚖️counterbalance

verb
/ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example Sentences

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

Synonyms

offset, compensate, neutralize, balance

Antonyms

unbalance, worsen

Collocations

counterbalance effect, counterbalance impact, counterbalance forces, counterbalance weight

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