Synonyms of the word

counterpose

• v. To act as a counterweight; to counterbalance.
• n. A pose taken in opposition to another.

counterbalance

• n. (literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
• n. (figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
• v. (transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
• v. (transitive) To apply force in order to balance an opposite one.
• v. (transitive, figuratively) To match or equal in effect, but acting in opposition.

counterpoise

• n. A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
• n. An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.
• n. The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.
• v. To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
• v. To act against with equal power; to balance.

counterweight

• n. A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised…
• v. (transitive) To fit with a counterweight.

oppose

• v. To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc…
• v. To object to.
• v. To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
• v. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
• v. To compete with; to strive against.