counterpose
[ koun-ter-pohz ]
/ ˌkaʊn tərˈpoʊz /
verb (used with object), coun·ter·posed, coun·ter·pos·ing.
to offer or place in opposition, response, or contrast.
RELATED WORDS
outweigh, neutralize, equal, negate, counteract, balance, counterpoise, account, countervail, redeem, charge, recompense, equalize, requite, equipoise
Nearby words
- counterplea,
- counterplot,
- counterpoint,
- counterpoise,
- counterpoise bridge,
- counterpressure,
- counterproductive,
- counterprogram,
- counterproof,
- counterpropaganda
Origin of counterpose
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Examples 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