Definition of COUNTERPOSE

counterpose

Plural: counterposes

Verb

  • constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
  • To act as a counterweight; to counterbalance.
  • To create a contrast by juxtaposing.

Noun

  • A pose taken in opposition to another.

Origin / Etymology

From French contraposer, equivalent to counter- + pose.

Scrabble Score: 15

counterpose: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
counterpose: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
counterpose: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

counterpose: valid Words With Friends Word