1. to balance or offset the effect or weight of something with an equal or opposite force or influence

1. a weight, force, or influence that balances or offsets another

Examples

• The company's strong sales in Europe counterbalances its weak performance in Asia.
• Regular exercise counterbalances the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
• The counterbalances on the old scale ensure accurate measurements.
• Her optimism counterbalances his pessimistic outlook.
• The new policy counterbalances the previous restrictions.
• A heavy counterbalance on one side of the lever makes it easier to lift.
• These tax credits counterbalance the increased costs for small businesses.