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- DictionaryCoun·ter·poise/ˈkoun(t)ərˌpoiz/
noun
- 1. a factor, force, or influence that balances or neutralizes another: "they see the power of Brussels as a counterpoise to that of London"
verb
- 1. have an opposing and balancing effect on: "excess on one hand is counterpoised by fundamental lack on the other"