Words from this root (6)
balance
B1
/ˈbæləns/
A state in which different parts or forces are equal or steady, so nothing tips over or dominates.
counterbalance
C2+
/ˈkaʊntɚˌbæləns/
to offset by an opposing weight or force
outbalance
C2+
/ˌaʊtˈbæləns/
to outweigh or exceed in weight, value, or importance
overbalance
C2+
/ˌoʊvɚˈbæləns/
to lose balance and topple, or to outweigh in importance
imbalance
C2+
/ɪmˈbæləns/
a lack of proportion or equilibrium between things
unbalanced
C2+
/ʌnˈbælənst/
not in equilibrium; or mentally disturbed