counterpose

coun·ter·pose

verb \ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈpōz\

Definition of COUNTERPOSE

transitive verb

: to place in opposition, contrast, or equilibrium <counterpose a positive view to the negative assessment>

Origin of COUNTERPOSE

counter- + -pose (as in compose)

First Known Use: 1594

Rhymes with COUNTERPOSE

Berlioz, cabbage rose, cellulose, c'est autre chose, China rose, Christmas rose, compass rose, damask rose, decompose, diagnose, discompose, indispose, interpose, juxtapose, on the nose, panty hose, pettitoes, predispose, presuppose, pussytoes, recompose, shovelnose, superpose, support hose, swaddling clothes, thumb one's nose