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counterpose

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coun⋅ter⋅pose

  [koun-ter-pohz]
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–verb (used with object), -posed, -pos⋅ing.
to offer or place in opposition, response, or contrast.
Origin:
1585–95; counter- + (pro)pose
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coun·ter·pose   (koun'tər-pōz')   
tr.v.   coun·ter·posed, coun·ter·pos·ing, coun·ter·pos·es
To set in contrast, opposition, or balance.
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