Synonyms of set off

set off 1 of 2

verb

as in to trigger

to cause to function

set off a bomb

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trigger
• activate
• spark
• drive
• power
• move
• turn on
• generate
• touch off
• start
• fuel
• crank (up)
• run
• actuate
• ignite
• provoke
• charge
• push
• turn over
• fire
• kick over
• launch
• stir up
• switch
• release
• stimulate
• electrify
• trip
• energize
• discharge
• step up
• speed (up)
• reactivate
• recharge
• accelerate
• arouse
• excite
• incite
• quicken
• catalyze
• instigate
• jump-start
• kick-start
• vitalize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shut off
• cut out
• cut
• turn off
• kill
• cut off
• check
• stop
• draw up
• stick
• brake
• arrest
• halt
• deactivate
• slow
• suppress
• stall
• jam
• repress
• decelerate
• stunt

setoff

2 of 2

noun

ˈset-ˌȯf 

as in ornament

something that decorates or beautifies

the architect used stone carvings as setoffs for the building's marble facing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ornament
• ornamentation
• decoration
• garnishment
• adornment
• trim
• garnish
• frill
• embellishment
• garniture
• caparison
• glitter
• doodad
• beautifier
• enhancement
• improvement
• apparel
• embroidery
• embellisher
• filigree
• frosting
• bells and whistles
• finery
• emblazonry
• flounce
• frippery
• design
• blazonry
• froufrou
• enrichment
• furnishings
• ruffle
• pattern
• flourish
• fal-lal
• fancywork
• chichi
• foofaraw
• gilt
• appliqué
• bric-a-brac
• embossment
• furbelow
• trappings
• figure
• regalia
• bedizenment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scar
• disfigurement
• blemish
• spot
• stain
• defacement
• blot

Examples of set off in a Sentence

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Verb

The move comes after the company repeatedly missed earnings targets, setting off unrest among shareholders that spilled into public view in recent weeks. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024

Robeson set off for friendlier territory: the United Kingdom, where he was welcomed as a conquering hero. —Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024

Noun