Overbalance

/ˌəʊvərˈbæləns/
verb

To become unsteady and fall over because of having too much weight on one side.

He was carrying so many books that he overbalanced and fell down
Visual representation of "overbalance" - To become unsteady and fall over because of having too much weight on one side

Often appears as...

  • overbalance and fall
  • overbalance with
verb

To give too much importance or emphasis to something.

The article overbalances the negative aspects of the situation and ignores the positive ones
Visual representation of "overbalance" - To give too much importance or emphasis to something

Often appears as...

  • overbalance the negative
  • overbalance the positive

Usage tips

Formal

verb

To become unsteady and fall over because of having too much weight on one side.

He was carrying so many books that he overbalanced and fell down
Visual representation of "overbalance" - To become unsteady and fall over because of having too much weight on one side

Often appears as...

  • overbalance and fall
  • overbalance with
verb

To give too much importance or emphasis to something.

The article overbalances the negative aspects of the situation and ignores the positive ones
Visual representation of "overbalance" - To give too much importance or emphasis to something

Often appears as...

  • overbalance the negative
  • overbalance the positive

Usage tips

Formal

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Visual representation of "overbalance"
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Physical Imbalance

Used when someone or something has uneven weight distribution, leading to instability.

Illustration for Physical Imbalance
The dancer overbalanced during her routine and stumbled.
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Not Always Falls

While overbalance often results in falling, it can also mean nearly losing balance.

Illustration for Not Always Falls
She overbalanced on the ice, but managed to stay upright.
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Cautionary Context

Often used to warn about the potential dangers of carrying heavy or unbalanced loads.

Illustration for Cautionary Context
Careful with that ladder—you might overbalance.
Visual representation of the word "Overbalance"

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Quote examples

Lee Hsien Loong

Singaporean Politician

We do have to watch to see how the foreign workers and immigrants are fitting in with our community, and you have to watch them mix so that you don't overbalance the numbers or the tone of our society.
Portrait of Lee Hsien Loong

Quote examples

Lee Hsien Loong

Singaporean Politician

We do have to watch to see how the foreign workers and immigrants are fitting in with our community, and you have to watch them mix so that you don't overbalance the numbers or the tone of our society.
Portrait of Lee Hsien Loong
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