English verb: overbalance | |||
1. | overbalance (stative) weigh more heavily | ||
Samples | These considerations outweigh our wishes. | ||
Synonyms | outbalance, outweigh, preponderate | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dominate, predominate, prevail, reign, rule | ||
2. | overbalance (possession) cause to be off balance | ||
Samples | It is not desirable to overbalance the budget. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | account, calculate | ||