Synonyms of offsets

offsets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of offset

as in corrects

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

• corrects
• neutralizes
• outweighs
• counterbalances
• counteracts
• compensates (for)
• cancels (out)
• relieves
• makes up (for)
• counterpoises
• remedies
• annuls
• nullifies
• invalidates
• redeems
• negates
• negatives
• atones (for)
• overrides
• overrules
• redresses
• outbalances
• neuters

offsets

2 of 2

noun

plural of offset

1

as in counters

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

• counters
• balances
• correctives
• counterbalances
• counter-forces
• cancellers
• counterpoises
• counterweights
• counterforces
• neutralizers
• cancelers
• counteractions
• ballasts
• equipoises
• trade-offs
• weights

2

as in cessations

the stopping of a process or activity

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cessations
• halts
• endings
• ends
• conclusions
• closures
• closes
• stops
• shutdowns
• terminations
• stays
• finishes
• cutoffs
• expirations
• discontinuances
• lapses
• closedowns
• checks
• ceases
• discontinuations
• arrestments
• stoppages
• shutoffs
• arrests
• pauses
• phaseouts
• surceases
• suspensions
• interruptions
• mop-ups
• moratoriums
• moratoria
• standstills
• breaks
• layoffs
• abeyances
• letups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuations
• extensions
• continuances
• prolongations
• persistences