counterbalanced

• Décrit quelque chose qui est équilibré ou neutralisé par une force ou un poids opposé, souvent utilisé dans un sens technique ou figuré.

Describes something that is offset or neutralized by an opposing force or weight, often used in technical or figurative contexts.

1. Offset or neutralizedC1formal

   Having an equal and opposite force or effect that balances something out.

   Contrebalancé, compensé

   • The heavy weight on the left was counterbalanced by an equal weight on the right.
   • The risks of the investment were counterbalanced by the potential high returns.
   • His calm demeanor counterbalanced her nervous energy during the presentation.

   Synonymesbalancedcompensatedcounterpoisedneutralizednullifiedoffset

   Antonymesunbalancedunopposedweighted

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de compenser ou de neutraliser l'effet de quelque chose en exerçant une action ou une influence opposée.

A verb used to indicate the act of offsetting or neutralizing the effect of something by exerting an opposing force or influence.

1. Offset or neutralizeC1formal

   To have an equal and opposite effect to something, thereby balancing it.

   Contrebalancer, compenser

   • The new tax cuts counterbalance the increase in spending.
   • Her calm demeanor counterbalances his impulsive nature.
   • The weight on the other side counterbalances the load.

   Synonymesbalancecompensatecounteractcounterpoisecountervailneutralizeoffsetredress

2. Compensate forC1formal

   To act as a counterweight or compensation for something.

   Compenser

   • The benefits of the plan counterbalance the risks involved.
   • His experience counterbalances his lack of formal education.
   • The company's strong brand counterbalances its high prices.

   Synonymesbalancecompensatecounteractcountervailneutralizeoffset