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Definition of poise : 1. That which causes a balance; a counterweight.
2. The state of being balanced by equal weight or power; equipoise; balance; equilibrium; rest.
3. The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.
4. To ascertain, as by the balance; to weigh.
5. To balance; to make of equal weight; as, to poise the scales of a balance.
6. To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
7. To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
8. To hold or place in equilibrium or equiponderance.
9. To weigh ( down); to oppress.
10. Weight; gravity; that which causes a body to descend; heaviness.

Synonyms:

tact, brace, pile, informality, set, collectedness, stance, pride, equilibrise, self-assurance, arouse, imperturbableness, station, aplomb, equilibration, unrestraint, naturalness, equipoise, equilibrize, feelings, tighten, unceremoniousness, imperturbability, casualness, restraint, assurance, stasis, ease, pose, assuredness, self-possession, self-confidence, self-esteem, set out, chutzpah, lay, nonchalance, sang-froid, put, carriage, position, cool, unflappability, stabilize, put down, gravity, counterpoise, dignity, equilibrium, confidence, energise, bearing, energize, temerity, attitude, place, coolness, posture, steady, equilibrate, balance, study at tact, perk up, stimulate, easiness, deportment, settle, spontaneity, stabilise, audacity

calm (part of speech: noun)

quiet, repose, calm, composure, peacefulness, calmness, placidity, peace, equanimity, serenity, patience, stillness, tranquility, rest

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