counterbalance
1. coun.ter.bal.ance \'kau.nt-*r-.bal-*n(t)s, .kau.nt-*r-'\ n 1: a weight that balances another : COUNTERPOISE 2: a force or influence that offsets or checks an opposing force 2. counterbalance \.kau.nt-*r-', 'kau.nt-*r-.\ vt 1: to oppose with an equal weight or force 2: to equip with counterbalances