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counterbalance

/ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/ verbo C2

En español: contrabalancear

  1. To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight. (transitive) · Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound.
  2. To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force. (figuratively, transitive) · Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each other.· The defenders' knowledge of the terrain roughly counterbalances the attackers' superior equipment.

He/she/it counterbalances · Pasado counterbalanced · Participio pasado counterbalanced · Forma en -ing counterbalancing

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He/she/it
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Pasado
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Participio pasado
counterbalanced
Forma en -ing
counterbalancing

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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.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 211 · B2

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