counterbalance

As nouns the difference between counterbalance and complement

is that counterbalance is (literally) a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance while complement is complement, thing added that makes a whole.

As a verb counterbalance

is to apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.

Interruption is a related term of counterbalance.

As nouns the difference between interruption and counterbalance

is that interruption is the act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted while counterbalance is (literally) a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

As a verb counterbalance is

to apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.

Counterfoil is a related term of counterbalance.

As nouns the difference between counterfoil and counterbalance

is that counterfoil is the part of a cheque that is retained in the chequebook as a record; a stub while counterbalance is (literally) a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

As a verb counterbalance is

to apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.

Recompense is a related term of counterbalance.

As verbs the difference between recompense and counterbalance

is that recompense is while counterbalance is to apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.

As a noun counterbalance is

(literally) a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

Censure is a related term of counterbalance.

As verbs the difference between censure and counterbalance

is that censure is while counterbalance is to apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.

As a noun counterbalance is

(literally) a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

Repulse is a related term of counterbalance.

As verbs the difference between repulse and counterbalance

is that repulse is to repel or drive back while counterbalance is to apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.

As nouns the difference between repulse and counterbalance

is that repulse is the act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed while counterbalance is (literally) a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

Requite is a related term of counterbalance.

As verbs the difference between requite and counterbalance

is that requite is to return in kind; to repay; to recompense; to reward while counterbalance is to apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.

As a noun counterbalance is

(literally) a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

In transitive terms the difference between counterbalance and comp

is that counterbalance is to apply force in order to balance an opposite one while comp is to provide (a complimentary item, such as a ticket) to (someone).

As verbs the difference between counterbalance and contend

is that counterbalance is to apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight while contend is to strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

As a noun counterbalance

is a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.