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counterpose

[ koun-ter-pohz ]
/ ˌkaʊn tərˈpoʊz /
SEE SYNONYMS FOR counterpose

verb (used with object), coun·ter·posed, coun·ter·pos·ing.

to offer or place in opposition, response, or contrast.

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Origin of counterpose

First recorded in 1585–95; counter- + (pro)pose

Words nearby counterpose

counterplea, counterplot, counterpoint, counterpoise, counterpoise bridge, counterpose, counterpressure, counterproductive, counterprogram, counterproof, counterpropaganda
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Words related to counterpose

outweigh, neutralize, equal, negate, counteract, balance, cancel out, counterpoise, account, countervail, redeem, charge, recompense, equalize, requite, equipoise, allow for, atone for, make amends, make up for

Example sentences from the Web for counterpose

  • To the fighting "Holy Alliances" of the governments, we counterpose the brotherhood of the free spirits of the world!

    The Forerunners|Romain Rolland