противовес — meaning in English

protivoves

English meaning

balance noun A state in which opposing weights, forces, or elements are evenly matched; stability.
counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
counterbalance noun A weight placed opposite another so as to keep it level.
counterweight noun A heavy weight, often metal or concrete, linked to a load so that raising and lowering it takes less effort, as in a lift or a bridge that swings open.
equipoise noun A state in which things are evenly balanced.

противовес is used for these senses in English:

balance (literally, or, figuratively) Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
counter (martial arts) A proactive defensive hold or move in reaction to a hold or move by one's opponent.
counterweight A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).
equipoise A counterbalance.

noun A state in which opposing weights, forces, or elements are evenly matched; stability.
noun The amount of money left in an account after deposits and withdrawals, or the difference between credits and debits.
verb To bring something into a state of equilibrium, or to keep it steady without falling.

noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
noun A device or variable that keeps track of a running total.
verb To respond to or oppose an action, argument, or attack.
adv In the opposite direction or contrary to something.