poise - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

great coolness and composure under strain

Synonyms

• aplomb
• assuredness
• cool
• poise
• sang-froid

More generic

• calm
• calmness
• composure
• equanimity

Noun

a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second

Synonyms

• poise

More generic

• unit of viscosity

Noun

a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

Synonyms

• poise

More generic

• equilibrium

Verb

hold or carry in equilibrium

Synonyms

• balance
• poise

More generic

• bear
• carry
• hold

More specific

• juggle

Related

• balance
• equilibrate
• equilibrise
• equilibrize

Verb

cause to be balanced or suspended

Synonyms

• poise

More generic

• lay
• place
• pose
• position
• put
• set

Related

• balance
• poise

Verb

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

Synonyms

• brace
• poise

More generic

• fix
• gear up
• prepare
• ready
• set
• set up

More specific

• nerve
• steel

Verb

be motionless, in suspension

Synonyms

• poise

More generic

• hover

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