Synonyms of offset

offset 1 of 2

verb

ˈȯf-ˌset 

as in to correct

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective

if you get a high grade on this quiz, it will offset the D from your last one

Synonyms & Similar Words

• correct
• neutralize
• counteract
• outweigh
• counterbalance
• compensate (for)
• cancel (out)
• make up (for)
• relieve
• negative
• annul
• remedy
• counterpoise
• nullify
• invalidate
• redeem
• negate
• atone (for)
• redress
• override
• outbalance
• neuter
• overrule

offset

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noun

ˈȯf-ˌset 

1

as in counter

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 & Similar Words

• counter
• balance
• corrective
• counterbalance
• counterweight
• counterforce
• counteraction
• counterpoise
• neutralizer
• ballast
• equipoise
• canceler
• trade-off
• weight

2

as in halt

the stopping of a process or activity

symptoms that were striking for their abrupt onset and their equally abrupt offset

Synonyms & Similar Words

• halt
• ending
• cessation
• end
• close
• closure
• conclusion
• shutdown
• termination
• stop
• finish
• cutoff
• expiration
• discontinuance
• cease
• discontinuation
• shutoff
• lapse
• stay
• stoppage
• arrest
• check
• closedown
• surcease
• arrestment
• pause
• suspension
• interruption
• phaseout
• moratorium
• layoff
• standstill
• mop-up
• break
• abeyance
• letup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• extension
• persistence
• prolongation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of offset

Verb

Meta laid off nearly 8,000 employees, or roughly 10% of its global workforce, in May as the company looked at offsetting the costs of AI investments. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Meanwhile, brands like Samsung and Motorola have increased prices to offset the higher component cost. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Noun

That means less of an offset for the state's worst-in-the-nation finishes in Infrastructure and Cost of Doing Business, and its fourth highest Cost of Living. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Faustini gets to work preparing the sides, like cookies and slaw, while Chef Douglas gets the offset smoker going in the driveway. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 July 2026