overbalance

Word parts

over- + balance

Pronunciation

verb

• IPA ^(key): /ˌəʊvə(r)ˈbæləns/

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noun

• IPA ^(key): /ˈəʊvə(r)ˌbæləns/

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Verb

Plain form overbalance

Third-person singular overbalances

Past tense overbalanced

Past participle overbalanced

Present participle overbalancing

1. (transitive) If you overbalance someone, you become more important or influential than them.
   • Synonym: preponderate