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balance
noun as in equilibrium
Strong matches
antithesis, correspondence, counterbalance, equivalence, evenness, hang, parity, proportion, stasis, symmetry
Weak match
noun as in composure
Strongest match
Strong matches
equanimity, poise, self-control, self-possession, steadfastness
noun as in money remaining in account
verb as in make equal; cause to have equilibrium
Strong matches
accord, attune, cancel, collate, compensate, correspond, counteract, counterbalance, equalize, equate, even, level, match, neutralize, nullify, oppose, parallel, poise, redeem, set, square, steady, tie
Weak matches
verb as in compare
Example Sentences
Earlier this year, Cardiff University announced plans to cut 400 academic jobs and other Welsh institutions also said they would be seeking redundancies in order to balance the books.
As a result, the balance of theatrical power shifts decidedly to Blanche’s advantage.
How do you balance that mom brain with hustling the way you do in comedy?
The key to remaining balanced is to focus on the fight and to give as good as we get.
It also provides a necessary balance, if not antidote, to “The Baldwins,” a TLC reality show that premiered last month.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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