counterpose

[ koun-ter-pohz ]

verb (used with object)

, coun·ter·posed, coun·ter·pos·ing.

1. to offer or place in opposition, response, or contrast.

Word History and Origins

Origin of counterpose¹

First recorded in 1585–95; counter- + (pro)pose

Example Sentences

To the fighting "Holy Alliances" of the governments, we counterpose the brotherhood of the free spirits of the world!

From Project Gutenberg

Things are what we in our own thought counterpose to ourselves who think them.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• balance
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• equal
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