also counter-balance
(~s, counterbalancing, ~d)
1.
To ~ something means to balance or correct it with something that has an equal but opposite effect.
Add honey to ~ the acidity...
= offset
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2.
Something that is a ~ to something else ~s that thing.
...organisations set up as a ~ to groups allied to the ANC.
N-COUNT: oft N to n