offset
offset
nounDefinition of OFFSET
1
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective <a better performance this time will be an offset to last year's dismal showing>
Synonyms balance, canceler (or canceller), corrective, counter, counteraction, counterforce, counterpoise, counterweight, equipoise, neutralizer, offset
2
the stopping of a process or activity <symptoms that were striking for their abrupt onset and their equally abrupt offset>
Synonyms arrest, arrestment, cease, cessation, check, close, closedown, closure, conclusion, cutoff, discontinuance, discontinuation, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, offset, shutdown, shutoff, stay, stop, stoppage, surcease, termination
Related Words mop-up, phaseout; abeyance, break, interruption, layoff, letup, moratorium, pause, standstill, suspension
Antonyms continuance, continuation
