Synonyms of equipoise

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noun

1

as in equilibrium

a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another

when participating in any dangerous sport, one should maintain an equipoise between fearless boldness and commonsense caution

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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2

as in balance

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

her frugality is a much-needed equipoise to her husband's spendthrift ways

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

equipoise

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verb

as in to balance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• balance
• equilibrate
• equalize
• even
• counterbalance
• adjust
• level
• compensate
• equate
• standardize
• fit
• normalize
• accommodate
• regularize
• homogenize
• democratize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disequilibrate

• disequilibrate