hold vs poise

hold and poise both are nouns.

hold and poise both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No
poise	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, poise is a hyponym of hold; that is, poise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold:

hold: support or hold in a certain manner
poise: hold or carry in equilibrium

Other hyponyms of hold include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, sling, stoop, piggyback, balance.

hold (noun)	poise (noun)
the act of grasping	great coolness and composure under strain
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second
a cell in a jail or prison	a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a stronghold
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
time during which some action is awaited

hold (verb)	poise (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	hold or carry in equilibrium
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	cause to be balanced or suspended
hold the attention of	prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult
assert or affirm	be motionless, in suspension
remain committed to
declare to be
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
be in accord; be in agreement
aim, point, or direct
protect against a challenge or attack
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
have or hold in one's hands or grip
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
support or hold in a certain manner
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
cover as for protection against noise or smell
organize or be responsible for
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
cause to come to an abrupt stop
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
secure and keep for possible future use or application
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing

hold vs poise

hold and poise both are nouns.

hold and poise both are verbs.

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