Synonyms of set off

set off 1 of 2

verb

as in to trigger

to cause to function

set off a bomb

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trigger
• activate
• spark
• drive
• power
• move
• turn on
• generate
• touch off
• start
• fuel
• crank (up)
• run
• actuate
• ignite
• provoke
• charge
• push
• turn over
• fire
• kick over
• launch
• stir up
• switch
• release
• stimulate
• electrify
• trip
• energize
• discharge
• step up
• speed (up)
• reactivate
• recharge
• accelerate
• arouse
• excite
• incite
• quicken
• catalyze
• instigate
• jump-start
• kick-start
• vitalize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shut off
• cut out
• cut
• turn off
• kill
• cut off
• check
• stop
• draw up
• stick
• brake
• arrest
• halt
• deactivate
• slow
• suppress
• stall
• jam
• repress
• decelerate
• stunt

setoff

2 of 2

noun

ˈset-ˌȯf 

as in ornament

something that decorates or beautifies

the architect used stone carvings as setoffs for the building's marble facing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ornament
• ornamentation
• decoration
• garnishment
• adornment
• trim
• garnish
• frill
• embellishment
• garniture
• caparison
• glitter
• doodad
• beautifier
• enhancement
• improvement
• apparel
• embroidery
• embellisher
• filigree
• frosting
• bells and whistles
• finery
• emblazonry
• flounce
• frippery
• design
• blazonry
• froufrou
• enrichment
• furnishings
• ruffle
• pattern
• flourish
• fal-lal
• fancywork
• chichi
• foofaraw
• gilt
• appliqué
• bric-a-brac
• embossment
• furbelow
• trappings
• figure
• regalia
• bedizenment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scar
• disfigurement
• blemish
• spot
• stain
• defacement
• blot

Examples of set off in a Sentence

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Verb

Forks and a smattering of tiny coastal communities — set off by themselves down a long and winding two-lane road — lean to the right. —Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024

The person had never cast a ballot, but the issue set off alarms in several government offices. —Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024

Noun