counterpoise
1coun·ter·poise
verb \-ˌpȯiz\Definition of COUNTERPOISE
transitive verb
See Examples of COUNTERPOISE
- <her overall healthiness largely counterpoised the virulence of the infection>
Origin of COUNTERPOISE
Middle English countrepesen, from Anglo-French contrepeser, from cuntre- + peser to weigh — more at poise
First Known Use: 14th century
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Synonyms: annul, cancel (out), compensate (for), correct, counteract, counterbalance, offset, make up (for), negative, neutralize
Related Words: invalidate, negate, neuter, nullify; atone (for); outbalance, outweigh, redeem; redress, relieve, remedy; override, overrule
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