Overpoise

Quick meaning: Overpoise is a noun meaning (chiefly figurative) That which outweighs; excessive weight.

Meaning

(chiefly figurative) That which outweighs; excessive weight.

More Meanings

1. (obsolete) To exceed in importance, strength or value.
2. (obsolete) To place excessive weight on (someone or something).
3. (obsolete) To throw (someone or something) off balance.

Example Sentences

Tis time [f]or me to stirre when such young boyes, Shal haue their weake neckes ouer poisd with crownes

I recognised The moths, with that great overpoise of wings Which makes a mystery of them how at all They can stop flying: […]

To render a thing fit for rational belief, there is no more requir’d but that the motives for it do over-poise those against it […]

And I hope, the known avowed use and experience of such great Men, and those in so great a number, is an abundant overpoise to the contrary Affirmation of this, or any other Novel Author whatsoever.

Word Forms

• overpoises
• overpoising
• overpoised

Synonyms for overpoise

Depending on context, synonyms include outweigh, overburden, overbalance.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overbalance, ponderosity, overheaviness, overload, overweight, overmuchness.

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