coun·ter·pose | \ ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈpōz 
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\counterposed; counterposing; counterposes
Definition of counterpose
: to place in opposition, contrast, or equilibrium
counterpose a positive view to the negative assessment
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The first known use of counterpose was in 1594
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