equipoise | Definition of equipoise

Synonyms and Antonyms of equipoise

1 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 of equipoise

balance, counterpoise, equilibration, equilibrium, poise, stasis

Words Related to equipoise

counterbalance, offset

firmness, fixedness, security, stability, steadiness

Near Antonyms of equipoise

changeability, fluctuation, inconstancy, insecurity, instability, mutability, precariousness, shakiness, unsteadiness, volatility

Antonyms of equipoise

disequilibration, disequilibrium, imbalance, nonequilibrium, unbalance

2 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 of equipoise

balance, canceler (or canceller), corrective, counter, counteraction, counterbalance, counterforce, counterpoise, counterweight, neutralizer, offset

Words Related to equipoise

ballast, weight