overbalance
Americanverb (used with object)
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to outweigh.
The opportunity overbalances the disadvantages of leaving town.
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to cause to lose balance or to fall or turn over.
He accidentally overbalanced a vase.
noun
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an excessive weight or amount.
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something that more than balances or more than equals.
An overbalance of imports depleted the country's treasury.
verb
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to lose or cause to lose balance
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(tr) another word for outweigh
noun
Etymology
Origin of overbalance
Example Sentences
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“There was an economy that probably wasn’t balanced, but wasn’t horribly overbalanced in one direction — then that became horribly unbalanced.”
From The Verge
The match was closed out on the 17th despite a quite sensational shot from Spieth, who nearly ended up running into the lake as he overbalanced while playing from heavy rough.
From BBC
We see a robot falling on the last step of a banked turn; another face-plants as it overbalances and slips on nothing.
From New York Times
The New Zealander overbalanced on her opening weight of 120 kilograms, taking the bar behind her shoulders.
From Washington Times
Hubbard overbalanced on her opening weight of 120 kilograms, taking the bar behind her shoulders.
From Seattle Times
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