writes off

verb

Definition of writes offnext
present tense third-person singular of write off
1
as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of most critics have already written off that director as a hack incapable of turning out anything but schlock

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2
as in reduces
to diminish the price or value of that one blunder will write off to nothing all the goodwill we've been building up

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  1. reduces
  2. minimizes
  3. diminishes
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  • Your healthcare provider may prescribe a topical corticosteroid medication that reduces scales, redness, swelling, and itchiness.
    Laura Schober, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
  • That includes the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, which reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive pension or disability benefits from employers who did not withhold Social Security taxes.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of reduces
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  • This minimizes friction, so that cheese doesn’t stick to the knife.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
  • This diversification minimizes reliance on a single provider, ensuring continuity even if one vendor underperforms.
    Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimizes
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  • Checking cameras too often only adds pressure and diminishes the quality of a hunting area.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The decline directly relates to inflation, which diminishes the value of money, requiring consumers to spend more dollars to maintain their standard of living.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishes
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writes off

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