balances

The word “balances” has 2 syllables: bal-ances

It's pronounced as /ˈbælənsɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for balances?

In the thesaurus, “balances” has 108 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for balances along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for balances

accommodates
adjusts
backs down
ballasts
butts
cancelers
cancellers
clears
compensates
considers
correctives
counter-forces
counteractions
counterbalances
counterforces
counterpoises
counters
counterweights
dallies
dawdles
debates
delays
deliberates
democratizes
discharges
dithers
equalizes
equates
equilibrates
equipoises
equivocates
evens
excesses
falters
fat
fits
foots
fragments
gravimeters
halts
hangs back
haws
hedges
hems
hesitates
homogenizes
leavings
leftovers
levels
lingers
liquidates
meets
neutralizers
normalizes
oddments
odds and ends
offsets
oscillates
overabundances
overages
overflows
overkills
overmuch
oversupplies
pauses
pays
pays off
pays up
ponders
ponies up
procrastinates
pussyfoots
quits
recompenses
regularizes
remainders
remains
remnants
residua
residues
rests
scales
scrapings
scraps
scruples
settles
shilly-shallies
staggers
standardizes
stands
stubs
stumps
superabundances
superfluities
surfeits
surpluses
sways
teeters
trade-offs
vacillates
vestiges
wabbles
waffles
waits
wavers
weighs
weights
wobbles

Antonyms for balances

advances
bodies
budges
bulks
continues
decides
disequilibrates
mains
masses
mosts
repudiates
stirs
weights

Meanings of balances

noun
1. A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
2. Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
3. Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
4. A pair of scales.
5. Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
6. The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
7. Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
8. A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
9. The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
10. A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
11. The remainder.
12. Libra.
verb
1. To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
2. To make (concepts) agree.
3. To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
4. To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
5. (dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
6. To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.
7. To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
8. To be in equilibrium.
9. To have matching credits and debits.
10. To weigh in a balance.
11. To hesitate or fluctuate.

Example Sentences

The accountant meticulously reviews the company's financial balances to ensure accuracy.
Regular exercise balances physical health and mental well-being.
She carefully balances her workload to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
The chef skillfully balances flavors to create a harmonious dish.
Effective leadership balances authority with empathy and understanding.

On this page you'll find 121 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to balances, such as: accommodates, adjusts, advances, backs down, ballasts, bodies, budges.

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