canceler

noun

variants or canceller
Definition of cancelernext
as in balance
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective bright decorative accents proved to be a canceler of the apartment's monotone color scheme

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  1. balance
  2. offset
  3. ballast
  4. counter
Noun
  • The company has convertible notes payable and notes payable in default, with a total balance of $1,041,172 and $1,090,298, respectively.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Cocktails are typically about balance: sweet and tart, bitter and sweet, strong and weak.
    Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of balance
Noun
  • Trump has some offsets to Harris' gain among Hispanic people.
    Gary Langer, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Another assessment is that companies may rely on carbon offsets to achieve net zero rather than making significant reductions in their actual emissions.
    Maeve Campbell, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of offset
Noun
  • Before arriving in North America, the species is believed to have invaded South American rivers through ballast water—the fresh or saltwater that is held on ships.
    Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Part of the junk’s ballast had been provided by granite gravestones, brought by the migrants from China for use at the end of their lives.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of ballast
Noun
  • Fluoride counters that process with a one-two punch, by reducing acid and strengthening enamel, the tooth’s protective outer layer.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The grippy non-slip silicone also makes these ideal for rolling out dough while keeping your counters clean.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of counter
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