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  1. Counterbalance definition, a weight balancing another weight; an equal weight, power, or influence acting in opposition; counterpoise. See more.

  2. counterbalance. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English counterbalance /ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns $ -tər-/ verb [ transitive] to have an equal and opposite effect to something such as a change, feeling etc Riskier investments tend to be counterbalanced by high rewards. —counterbalance /ˈkaʊntəˌbæləns $ -tər-/ noun ...

  3. Counterbalance definition: . See examples of COUNTERBALANCE used in a sentence.

  4. Definition of counterbalance noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. 1. : to oppose or balance with an equal weight or force. 2. : to equip with counterbalances. Synonyms. Noun. balance. canceler. canceller.

  6. There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun counterbalance, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  7. Definition of counterbalance verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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