a counterbalancing weight.

any equal and opposing power or force.

the state of being in equilibrium; balance.

Radio . a network of wires or other conductors connected to the base of an antenna, used as a substitute for the ground connection.

to balance by an opposing weight; counteract by an opposing force.

to bring into equilibrium.

Archaic . to weigh (one thing) against something else; consider carefully.

noun

equilibrium , equipoise , stasis , balance , ballast , compensation , counteraction , counterweight , equalization , offset , stabilization

verb

compensate , counteract , counterbalance , countervail , make up , offset , set off , balance , neutralize , outweigh , redeem