counterbalance
VERBNOUN
/kæʊntə,bæləns/
14 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH C
counterbalance is a valid 14-letter word worth 20 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3O1U1N1T1E1R1B3A1L1A1N1C3E1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 =20 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 40TRIPLE WORD → 60
MEANING
What does counterbalance mean?
VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Contrast with equal weight or force.
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2
Adjust for.
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3
Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions.
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NARROWER
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
A weight that balances another weight.
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2
Equality of distribution.
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3
A compensating equivalent.
SYNONYMS
BROADER