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counterpoint

n. a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

Verbs (3)

counterpoint

v. write in counterpoint; "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"

contrast, counterpoint

v. to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"

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Fuzzynyms (19)

contradict, belie, negate

v. be in contradiction with

compare

v. to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

correlate

v. bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation; "I cannot correlate these two pieces of information"

match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree

v. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"

represent, stand for, correspond

v. take the place of

twin, duplicate, parallel

v. duplicate or match; "The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse"

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