01 v. t. To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance.
imp. & p. p.
Counterbalanced; p. pr. & vb. n.
Counterbalancing
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To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance.“The remaining air was not able to counterbalance the mercurial cylinder.” — Boyle.“The study of mind is necessary to counterbalance and correct the influence of the study of nature.” — Sir W. Hamilton.