counterpoise

• Substantiv, das eine Kraft, ein Gewicht oder einen Einfluss bezeichnet, die/der einer anderen Sache entgegenwirkt oder sie ausgleicht; der Zustand des Gleichgewichts oder der Ausgewogenheit.

A noun referring to a force, weight, or influence that balances or counteracts another; a state of equilibrium or balance.

1. Balancing weightC1formal

   A weight that balances another weight; a counterbalance.

   Gegengewicht

   • The crane uses a counterpoise to lift heavy loads safely.
   • Engineers added a counterpoise to stabilize the structure.
   • The counterpoise ensures the system remains in equilibrium.

   Synonymebalancecounterbalancecounterweightequalizerequipoiseoffset

2. Balancing force or influenceC2formal

   Something that has an equal and opposite effect, creating balance or stability.

   Gegengewicht

   • The new law acts as a counterpoise to the previous regulations.
   • Her calm demeanor served as a counterpoise to his anxiety.
   • In the debate, his arguments provided a counterpoise to her claims.

   Synonymebalancecounterbalancecounterweightequilibriumequipoiseoffset

• Veraltetes Verb, das bedeutet, etwas auszugleichen, zu kompensieren oder als gleichwertiges Gegengewicht zu dienen.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to counterbalance, offset, or act as an equal weight against something.

1. Balance or offsetC2formal

   To have an opposing effect that balances or neutralizes something.

   Ausgleichen

   • The new policy counterpoises the previous one's negative effects.
   • Her calm demeanor counterpoised his aggressive approach.
   • The benefits of the plan counterpoise the potential risks.

   Synonymebalancecompensatecounteractcounterbalancecountervailneutralizeoffset