counterbalance

nouns

a weight that balances another weight
balance, counterbalance, counterpoise, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer
equality of distribution
balance, counterbalance, equilibrium, equipoise
a compensating equivalent
counterbalance, offset

verbs

adjust for
"engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
compensate, correct, counterbalance, even off, even out, even up, make up
contrast with equal weight or force
counterbalance, oppose
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
"This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
counteract, counterbalance, countervail, neutralize