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- counterpoise⇄counterpoise, noun, verb, -poised,-poising.
- counterpoise⇄noun 1. a weight balancing another weight; counterbalancing weight.
2. (Figurative.) any equal or opposing power or force.
3. the condition of being in balance; equilibrium.
Ex. (Figurative.) The ... two styles of mind ... are ever in - counterpoise⇄v.t. to act as a counterpoise to; offset; counterbalance.
Ex. (Figurative.) A weakness which may counterpoise this merit (Henry Fielding).
(SYN) compensate.