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Meaning of counterpoising
The primary meaning of "counterpoising" is the act of balancing or offsetting one thing against another.
Etymology of counterpoising
The word "counterpoising" originates from the prefix "counter-" meaning against or opposite, and the verb "poise" meaning to balance or weigh, with the suffix "-ing" indicating the act of performing the verb.
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of balancing weights, forces, or influences, and has since been extended to more abstract concepts, such as ideas, emotions, or opinions.
Synonyms
balancing
offsetting
compensating
neutralizing
equilibrating
stabilizing
steadying
moderating
mitigating
alleviating
countervailing
weighing
measuring
gauging
assessing
evaluating
comparing
contrasting
weighing against
measuring against
pitting against
setting against
arraying against
posing against
matching
opposing
contrasting with
comparing with
weighing in opposition
Definitions
- The act of balancing one thing against another, especially to offset or neutralize its effects.
- * To balance or offset something by means of an opposite force, weight, or influence.
Usage Examples
- The company's financial losses were counterpoised by the gains from their new investment.
- * The architect carefully counterpoised the weight of the building's design elements to create a sense of balance and harmony.
- * The politician's speech was an attempt to counterpoise the negative publicity with a more positive message.
Antonyms
overwhelming
dominating
overpowering
outweighing
outbalancing
unbalancing
destabilizing
disrupting
aggravating
exacerbating
intensifying
heightening
worsening
deteriorating
impairing
damaging
destroying
annihilating
demolishing
ruining