Synonyms of offset
7 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for offset is equivalence. Other synonyms of offset are countervail, compensate for, counterbalance, offstand and set off.
Synonyms and similar words for offset
verbTo counteract or compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
verbMore synonyms
- compensate for
- counterbalance figuratively
- equivalenceTo be equivalent or equal to; to counterbalance.
- offstandTo offset; compensate for; make restitution for.
- set offTo offset, to compensate for: to reduce the effect of, by having a contrary effect.
- offlay rareTo offset.
Opposite of offset
Meaning of offset
- noun Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
- noun A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.
- noun A time at which something begins; outset.
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Questions about synonyms of offset
- What is another word for offset?
- Offset has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as equivalence, countervail, compensate for, counterbalance, offstand, set off and offlay.
- What is the opposite of offset?
- The opposite of offset is overcome. Other antonyms of offset are surmount, overpoise and overpower.
- What does offset mean?
- Offset means anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
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