counterpoise

verb

coun·ter·poise | \ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpȯiz

counterpoised; counterpoising; counterpoises

Definition of counterpoise

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

: counterbalance

counterpoise

noun

Definition of counterpoise (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : counterbalance

2 : an equivalent power or force acting in opposition

3 : a state of balance

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Examples of counterpoise in a Sentence

Verb

her overall healthiness largely counterpoised the virulence of the infection

Noun

a musical piece with a counterpoise of loud and soft passages the happiness brought by a new baby was a timely counterpoise to the grief occasioned by a death in the family

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Conflicts of interest are objective situations that arise when a person’s financial interests can be counterpoised to their public responsibilities. — Matthew Yglesias, Vox, "Trump’s talk of pardoning Manafort is a clear abuse of power," 29 Nov. 2018

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