Synonyms & related words for counterweight

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of counterweight — including counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, counterpressure, makeweight, equipoise. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to counterweight

Explore words related to counterweight — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include equiponderate, counterweigh, equiponderance, countervail, balancer, overbalance, equalizer, weight. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for counterweight

Common synonyms for counterweight include counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, counterpressure, makeweight, equipoise, counterforce, offset — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does counterweight come from?

The word counterweight breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root counter-, from Latin contra (“against, opposite”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.