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Synonyms of offset
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
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offset
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of offset (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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2
the stopping of a process or activity
- symptoms that were striking for their abrupt onset and their equally abrupt offset
Synonyms for offset
- arrest,
- arrestment,
- cease,
- cessation,
- check,
- close,
- closedown,
- closure,
- conclusion,
- cutoff,
- discontinuance,
- discontinuation,
- end,
- ending,
- expiration,
- finish,
- halt,
- lapse,
- shutdown,
- shutoff,
- stay,
- stop,
- stoppage,
- surcease,
- termination
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The first known use of offset was circa 1555
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