Synonyms for counterpoise
- noun
- verb
Most common
balance equalizer counterbalance counterweight equiponderance
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Counterbalance
counterbalance, balance, counterweight, equalizer, equaliser UK, equiponderate
Other
Verb
1. Compensate
compensate, counteract, neutralize, neutralise UK, countervail
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight.
- v. 1
To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
Related words
- Word family
- counterpoise-lift
Forms
- Plural
- counterpoises → counterbalances, balances, counterweights, equalizers…
- Past participle
- counterpoised
e.g. counterpoised → compensated, counteracted, neutralized, countervailed…
Example sentences
- balance The balance at the bank stands at two million yen.
- equalizer In the last minute, Marcello scored the equalizer.
- counterbalance I don't exercise enough to counterbalance the amount of calories I take in.
- counterweight When the elevator goes up, the counterweight goes down.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| counterpoise | falling | |
| balance | steady | |
| equalizer | rising | |
| counterbalance | steady | |
| counterweight | steady | |
| equiponderance | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- balance2
- 9 letters
- equalizer4, equaliser
- 10 letters
- compensate3, counteract3, neutralize3, neutralise
- 11 letters
- countervail3, counterpose
- 13 letters
- counterweight3, equiponderate
- 14 letters
- counterbalance4, equiponderance
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (balance2 = 2 syllables).