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counterpoise

counterpoise - noun

  1. A stable state characterized by the cancellation of all forces by equal opposing forces: balance, equilibrium, equipoise, stasis. See order.

counterpoise - verb

  1. To act as an equalizing weight or force to: balance, compensate, counteract, counterbalance, countervail, make up, offset, set off. See order.
  2. To make up for: balance, compensate, counterbalance, countervail, neutralize, offset, outweigh, redeem, set off. See substitute.