Hyphenation of counterbalance

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word counterbalance? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

coun-ter-bal-ance

Definitions of counterbalance:

1.
A weight that balances another weight
2.
Equality of distribution
3.
A compensating equivalent
4.
Adjust for
Engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance
5.
Contrast with equal weight or force
6.
Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues

Synonyms of counterbalance:

noun counterweight, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser, weight
noun balance, equilibrium, equipoise, structure, construction
noun offset, compensation
verb compensate, correct, even out, even off, even up, balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise
verb oppose, contrast, counterpoint
verb counteract, countervail, neutralize, cancel, offset, set off

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