contrappesare

Definitions of contrappesare
  1. verb
    contrast with equal weight or force
    synonyms: avversare, osteggiare
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    type of:
    contrastare
    to show differences when compared; be different
  2. verb
    adjust for
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    type of:
    bilanciare, equilibrare
    bring into balance or equilibrium
  3. verb
    oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
    synonyms: controbilanciare
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    type of:
    alternare, disdire, rimangiare, sfalsare
    make up for
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