Synonyms of counterpoise

counterpoise 1 of 2

noun

1

as in equilibrium

a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another

a musical piece with a counterpoise of loud and soft passages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equilibrium
• balance
• equilibration
• poise
• stasis
• equipoise
• offset
• counterbalance
• stability
• steadiness
• security
• firmness
• fixedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• imbalance
• unbalance
• disequilibrium
• nonequilibrium
• instability
• fluctuation
• volatility
• insecurity
• precariousness
• disequilibration
• mutability
• unsteadiness
• inconstancy
• changeability
• shakiness

2

as in offset

a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective

the happiness brought by a new baby was a timely counterpoise to the grief occasioned by a death in the family

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offset
• counter
• balance
• corrective
• counterweight
• counterbalance
• counterforce
• equipoise
• counteraction
• ballast
• neutralizer
• canceller
• canceler
• trade-off
• weight

counterpoise

2 of 2

verb

as in to offset

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective

her overall healthiness largely counterpoised the virulence of the infection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offset
• correct
• neutralize
• counterbalance
• outweigh
• compensate (for)
• counteract
• make up (for)
• cancel (out)
• relieve
• annul
• remedy
• negative
• nullify
• invalidate
• redeem
• redress
• atone (for)
• negate
• neuter
• outbalance
• overrule
• override