'counterpose' definitions:
Definition of 'counterpose'
(from WordNet)
verb
Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to [syn: counterweight, counterpoise, counterpose]
Synonyms of 'counterpose'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- analogize,
- antagonize,
- assimilate,
- balance,
- be antipathetic,
- be at cross-purposes,
- be inimical,
- be opposed to,
- beat against,
- bring into analogy,
- bring into comparison,
- clash,
- collide,
- compare,
- compare and contrast,
- compare with,
- conflict,
- conflict with,
- confront,
- confute,
- contradict,
- contrapose,
- contrast,
- contrast with,
- contravene,
- controvert,
- counter,
- counteract,
- counterattack,
- counterbalance,
- countercheck,
- counterpoise,
- countervail,
- counterwork,
- cross,
- draw a comparison,
- draw a parallel,
- go against,
- go counter to,
- interfere with,
- juxtapose in opposition,
- liken,
- liken to,
- lock horns,
- match,
- measure against,
- meet head-on,
- metaphorize,
- militate against,
- offset,
- oppose,
- oppugn,
- parallel,
- place against,
- play at cross-purposes,
- relate,
- resist,
- run a comparison,
- run against,
- run counter to,
- set in contrast,
- set in opposition,
- set off,
- set off against,
- set over against,
- similize,
- swim upstream,
- view together,
- weigh,
- weigh against,
- work against