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overbalance - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'overbalance' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Overbalance [ n.]
- Excess of weight or value; something more than an equivalent; as, an overbalance of exports.
2 . Overbalance [ v. t.]
- To exceed equality with; to outweigh.
- To cause to lose balance or equilibrium.

Meaning of 'overbalance' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . overbalance [ v]
Meaning (1):
- cause to be off balance
Example in sentence:
  • It is not desirable to overbalance the budget
Meaning (2):
- weigh more heavily
Example in sentence:
  • these considerations outweigh our wishes