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counterbalance

verb as in offset an action

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A national policy that establishes rules around water practices but also prioritizes the use of water resources for national security and a collective interest could counterbalance the forces of habit and special interests, Salzberg said.

From Salon

It was designed to counterbalance US influence in the world.

From BBC

But at a strategic level, China suspects that Western nations are using India to counterbalance its rise and growing influence.

From BBC

The authority, the report said, is “designed to counterbalance the forces that drive displacement and inequality in the aftermath of disasters.”

But over four long days, which may well suffer weekend weather interruption, there will be sufficient snakes to counterbalance the very few ladders afforded by this ultra-demanding course.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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