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

This fee for container ships offsets the costs associated with transiting the waterway. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

The service fee is offset by more affordable plan options, but even those are higher than other home warranty companies on our list. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Noun

This offset and the uncertainty in Delta T are why predictions of eclipses can only go back or forward a certain amount of time. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Just months ago, tariffs were being pitched by the administration as a meaningful offset to the cost of tax cuts. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026