First Known Use: 1594
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counterpose
verb coun·ter·pose \ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈpōz\
Definition of COUNTERPOSE
transitive verb
: to place in opposition, contrast, or equilibrium <counterpose a positive view to the negative assessment>
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Origin of COUNTERPOSE
counter- + -pose (as in compose)
Rhymes with COUNTERPOSE
Berlioz, cabbage rose, cellulose, c'est autre chose, China rose, Christmas rose, compass rose, damask rose, decompose, diagnose, discompose, indispose, interpose, juxtapose, on the nose, panty hose, pettitoes, predispose, presuppose, pussytoes, recompose, shovelnose, superpose, support hose, swaddling clothes, thumb one's nose
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