Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntərˌpoʊz/
noun a contrasting or opposing pose or movement in dance or yoga
A1 I can see a counterpose to the argument you just made.
A2 The speaker offered a counterpose to the proposed solution.
B1 In the debate, each side presented a counterpose to the other's points.
B2 The article highlighted the counterpose between tradition and modernity.
C1 The philosopher's theory presents a compelling counterpose to existing beliefs.
C2 The artist's work explores the complex counterpose of chaos and order.
verb to place in contrast or opposition
A1 She counterposed her argument with evidence from the study.
A2 The teacher counterposed the two theories to show their differences.
B1 The author counterposed the protagonist's actions with those of the antagonist.
B2 In the debate, the candidate counterposed their opponent's policies with their own.
C1 The lawyer counterposed the witness's testimony with the forensic evidence.
C2 The historian counterposed conflicting accounts to uncover the truth about the event.
formal In yoga, the instructor often cues students to counterpose after holding a challenging pose.
informal Make sure to counterpose with a gentle stretch after doing those intense exercises.
slang Don't forget to counterpose to avoid feeling sore tomorrow.
figurative She always tries to counterpose her negative thoughts with positive affirmations.
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