cancel (out)

verb

Definition of cancel (out)next
as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective unfortunately, this one indiscretion will cancel out a long record of accomplishment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancel (out)
  1. offset
  2. correct
  3. neutralize
Verb
  • But heroism from LaVine and Coby White (19 points, 5 assists) couldn’t offset a dreadful first half of haphazard ball handling and uninspired defense.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The Rams can offset some of Minnesota’s defensive playmaking with top-eight sack avoidance and interception rates.
    The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of offset
Verb
  • However, in a misguided attempt to correct his own errors, the real Sa-eon’s father and Kyu-jin’s husband, Paik Ui-yong (Yoo Sung-joo) forces Do-ki at gunpoint to let Sa-eon out.
    Kayti Burt, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Errors are corrected during the press run whenever possible, so some errors noted here may not have appeared in all editions.
    New York Times, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of correct
Verb
  • Iran's recent nuclear advances give President-elect Trump a crucial decision to make in his first months in office: Try to neutralize the threat through negotiations and pressure, or order a military strike.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
  • These systems are combined with kinetic counter-drone systems, which use projectiles to neutralize drones.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of neutralize
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“Cancel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancel%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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