offset

[awf-set, of-, awf-set, of-] / ˈɔfˌsɛt, ˈɒf-, ˌɔfˈsɛt, ˌɒf- /

VERB

counterbalance, compensate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balance cancel out counteract equal negate neutralize outweigh

STRONG

account charge counterpoise counterpose countervail equalize equipoise recompense redeem requite

WEAK

allow for atone for be equivalent make amends make up for set off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve disproportion

Example Sentences

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And they roughly kind of offset each other with some variation depending on the time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lower gasoline prices and travel costs are expected to offset higher electricity prices in January.

From The Wall Street Journal

This was partially offset by a pick-up in investments, the report added.

From Barron's

It wasn’t enough to offset the severe pullback in federal government spending, nor some of the effects of trade gyrations.

From Barron's

Those cards include perks such as free checked bags, which can offset the annual fee after a few trips.

From MarketWatch