Counterpose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkaʊn.təˈpəʊz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Counterpose is a verb meaning To act as a counterweight.
Meaning
To act as a counterweight.
More Meanings
- To create a contrast.
- A pose taken in opposition to another.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: juxtapose
Utkatasana (Figure 4-e) acts as a counterpose to the previous postures because it eases the stretch in the legs.
Part II is a chapter on male socialization. One selection discusses the sex role pressures upon children, another is about ghetto males, and a third is on the influence of high school athletics. Much of it is dry reading, but counterposed are two painful personal accounts.
Word Forms
- counterposes
- counterposing
- counterposed
Synonyms for counterpose
Depending on context, synonyms include counterbalance, contrapose, juxtapose, counterpoise, counterweight.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counterpoise, counterweight, object, oppose, reject, disagree.
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