overpoise
Etymology
From over- + poise.
overpoise means That which outweighs; excessive weight. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
noun
- That which outweighs; excessive weight.“And I hope, the known avowed use and experience of such great Men, and those in so great a number, is an abundant overpoise to the contrary Affirmation of this, or any other Novel Author whatsoever.”
verb
- To exceed in importance, strength or value.“1587, Raphael Holinshed et al., Holinshed's Chronicles, London: John Harrison et al., Volume 2, “A Treatise conteining a plaine and perfect description of Ireland,” p. 36,
But sith it pleased your maiestie, with so indifferent balance to ponder both our tales, I am throughlie persuaded, that my loiall innocencie shall be able, to ouerpoise his forged treacherie.”
- To place excessive weight on (someone or something).“Tis time [f]or me to stirre when such young boyes,
Shal haue their weake neckes ouer poisd with crownes”
- To throw (someone or something) off balance.“[…] the Stone in my Fathers Body was so immense, that I’ve wonder’d it did not bunch up behind, and make him have a Hump-back, or at least overpoise him in walking, and drag him backward with its incredible weight.”