Definition: (verb) Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions.
Synonyms: countervail, neutralize, counteract.
Usage: That gentleman grew every day fonder of little Tommy, as if he intended to counterbalance his severity to the father with … affection towards the son.
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