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Counterpoise
ˈkaʊntəpɔɪz
Counterpoise definitions
noun
counterpoise
counterpoises
- a factor or force that balances or neutralizes another
"the organization sees the power of Brussels as a counterpoise to that of London"
- a counterbalancing weight
- a state of equilibrium
"the building stands in counterpoise to a Roman temple"
verb
counterpoise
counterpoised
counterpoises
counterpoising
- have an opposing and balancing effect on
"they make a delightful couple, his gentle intellectuality counterpoised by her firm practicality"
balance balance out counterbalance counteract counterpoise countervail make up for offset cancel out neutralize nullify even up square up- bring into contrast
"the stories counterpoise a young recruit with an old-timer"