English Explanatory Dictionary

overpoise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That which outweighs; excessive weight.
verb
  1. To exceed in importance, strength or value.
  2. To place excessive weight on (someone or something).
  3. To throw (someone or something) off balance.

Word forms

overpoise overpoises overpoising overpoised

Etymology

From over- + poise.

Synonyms

outweigh overburden overbalance
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