counterpoise
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Definition of counterpoise
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counterpoise
nounDefinition of counterpoise (Entry 2 of 2)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for counterpoise
Synonyms: Verb
annul, cancel (out), compensate (for), correct, counteract, counterbalance, make up (for), negative, neutralize, offset
Synonyms: Noun
balance, equilibration, equilibrium, equipoise, poise, stasis
Antonyms: Noun
disequilibration, disequilibrium, imbalance, nonequilibrium, unbalance
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Examples of counterpoise in a Sentence
Verb
her overall healthiness largely counterpoised the virulence of the infectionNoun
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
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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. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'counterpoise.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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