Associations to the word «Counterpoise»
Noun
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Wiktionary
COUNTERPOISE, noun. A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
COUNTERPOISE, noun. An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.
COUNTERPOISE, noun. The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.
COUNTERPOISE, verb. To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
COUNTERPOISE, verb. To act against with equal power; to balance.
Dictionary definition
COUNTERPOISE, noun. A weight that balances another weight.
COUNTERPOISE, verb. Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to.
Wise words
We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control
our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we
are then master of the situation.