Meaning of counterpose | Babel Free
ˌkaʊn.təˈpəʊzDefinitions
- To act as a counterweight; to counterbalance.
- To create a contrast by juxtaposing.
Equivalents
Ελληνικά
αντιπαρατάσσω
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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