counterbalance
/ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/ noun C2- A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
- A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
Plural counterbalances
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He was, beyond comparison, the pleasantest man: he certainly admired her, and his situation in life was most eligible; but, to counterbalance these advantages, Mr.
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