POISES Antonyms

• the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

• a steep descent of the water of a river

• a disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle; characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling

• the act of pausing uncertainly

• be unsure or weak

• move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

• walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly

• speak haltingly

• an unsteady uneven gait

• a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)

• abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

• the act of moving forward suddenly

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• move abruptly

• move slowly and unsteadily

• loiter about, with no apparent aim

• defeat by a lurch

• a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

• a slight but noticeable partiality

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• pitching dangerously to one side

• to incline or bend from a vertical position

• heel over

• move sideways or in an unsteady way

• charge with a tilt

• the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

• a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

• an indication of potential opportunity

• a V shape

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• cause to tilt

• mark with a tip

• give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

• cause to topple or tumble by pushing

• to incline or bend from a vertical position

• walk on one's toes

• strike lightly

• give insider information or advise to

• remove the tip from

• a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium

• a state of mental disturbance and disorientation

• throw out of balance or equilibrium

• derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane

• disturb the composure of

• an unsteady rocking motion

• move unsteadily

• move sideways or in an unsteady way

• tremble or shake