ballast - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for ballast , a list of similar words for ballast from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

Synonyms

• ballast

More generic

• material
• stuff

Noun

an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps

Synonyms

• ballast
• light ballast

More generic

• electrical device

Noun

a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)

Synonyms

• ballast
• ballast resistor
• barretter

More generic

• resistance
• resistor

Noun

an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings

Synonyms

• ballast

More generic

• attribute

Noun

coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads

Synonyms

• ballast

More generic

• crushed rock
• gravel

Verb

make steady with a ballast

Synonyms

• ballast

More generic

• brace
• stabilise
• stabilize
• steady

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