Overpoise

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈpɔɪz/

Overpoise (verb)

  1. To balance something excessively or more than necessary.

Examples

  • The sculpture overpoised on its narrow base.
  • She overpoised the tray, causing it to tip.

Common collocations: overpoise the scales, overpoise the load

Synonyms of Overpoise

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Overpoise

  • when discussing equilibrium or stability