Offset Synonyms and Antonyms

ôfsĕt, ŏf-
To make up for
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. countervail
  2. balance
  3. compensate
  4. counterbalance
  5. counterpoise
  6. neutralize
  7. set off
  8. equalize
  9. account
  10. counteract
  11. redeem
  12. requite
  13. recompense
  14. be equivalent
  15. make-amends
  16. allow-for
  17. charge against
  18. place against
  19. checkmate
  20. equipoise
  21. cancel
  22. complement
  23. equal
  24. counterpose
  25. outweigh
  26. negate
  27. rob-peter-to-pay-paul
  28. ledge
  29. make up for
  30. recess
  31. reimburse
Antonyms:
  1. burden
  2. overbalance
  3. overload
To act as an equalizing weight or force to
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. balance
  2. compensate
  3. counteract
  4. counterbalance
  5. counterpoise
  6. countervail
  7. make up
  8. set off
A horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. stolon
  2. runner
A natural consequence of development
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. outgrowth
  2. branch
  3. offshoot
A compensating equivalent
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. counterbalance
Structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. set back
  2. setoff
A plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. offset printing

Words Related to Offset

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. substitute
  2. order
  3. vegetative reproduction
  4. off-set
  5. calculate
  6. increment
  7. compensate for
  8. reduce
  9. generate

Offset Sentence Examples

  • The risk of failure in mining enterprises is offset by the chances of more than ordinary profits.

  • The obstacle due to lack of coal is offset by the splendid water powers 'afforded by the rapid streams in all parts of the province.

  • Many local stores also offer free delivery, which can help offset the costs.

  • This is offset by a very heavy emigration, which sometimes exceeds the immigration in certain of the states.

  • The detrimental consequences of a ban could be offset by other forms of hunting, which do not involve live quarry.

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