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
• stability
• offset
• steadiness
• firmness
• security
• fixedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in offset

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

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

equipoise

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verb

as in to balance

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disequilibrate