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coun·ter·poise  (kountr-poiz)

n.

1. A counterbalancing weight.

2. A force or influence that balances or equally counteracts another.

3. The state of being in equilibrium.

tr.v. coun·ter·poised, coun·ter·pois·ing, coun·ter·pois·es

1. To oppose with an equal weight; counterbalance.

2. To act against with an equal force or power; offset.

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[Alteration (influenced by poise) of Middle English countrepeis, from Old French contrepeis : contre-, counter- + peis, weight; see avoirdupois.]

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counterpoise

Verb

[-poising, -poised] to oppose with something of equal weight or effect: counterpoising humour and horror

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	counterpoise - a weight that balances another weight counterbalance, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer, balance sash weight - a counterweight for a sliding sash tare - (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals weight - an artifact that is heavy
Verb	1.	counterpoise - constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to counterpose, counterweight counterbalance, oppose - contrast with equal weight or force