1. a weight that balances another weight
2. a force or influence that balances or neutralizes another

1. to balance with an equal weight or force

Examples

• The crane uses a heavy counterpoise to balance the load.
• His calm demeanor served as a counterpoise to her anxiety.
• The architect added a counterpoise to stabilize the structure.
• Economic growth can counterpoise the effects of inflation.
• The weights counterpoise each other perfectly on the scale.
• Her optimism was a natural counterpoise to his pessimism.
• The tower required a massive counterpoise for stability.