Antonyms for set off


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : set
Phonetic Transcription : sɛt


Definition of set off

Origin :
  • verbal phrase; see set (v.) + off (adv.). From 1590s as "make prominent by contrast," 1610s as "adorn." Intransitive sense of "start on a journey" is from 1774. Meaning "separate from contect" (in typography) is from 1824; sense of "ignite, discharge, cause to explode" is from 1810.
  • As in mounted : adj backed
  • As in incite : verb encourage, provoke
  • As in intensify : verb make more forceful, severe
  • As in make up : verb compensate, reconcile
  • As in mobilize : verb ready for action, movement
  • As in offset : verb counterbalance, compensate
  • As in atone : verb compensate; make amends for former misdoing
  • As in outweigh : verb override, dominate
  • As in produce : verb cause, effect
  • As in redeem : verb atone for; compensate
  • As in sequester : verb isolate, seclude
  • As in shoot : verb discharge a projectile, often to injure or kill
  • As in spark : verb start, inspire
  • As in beautify : verb make more physically attractive
  • As in become : verb enhance
  • As in trigger : verb cause to happen
  • As in border : verb bound on; be on the edge
  • As in effectuate : verb effect
  • As in individualize : verb distinguish
  • As in circulate : verb flow
  • As in militarize : verb convert for military use
  • As in compensate : verb offset, make up for
  • As in contrast : verb compare, differ
  • As in counterbalance : verb offset an action
  • As in differentiate : verb make a distinction
  • As in discharge : verb detonate weapon
  • As in distinguish : verb tell the difference
  • As in explode : verb blow up
  • As in feature : verb give prominence to
  • As in fire : verb detonate or throw a weapon
  • As in flatter : verb complement, enhance
  • As in garnish : verb embellish, improve
  • As in go : verb advance, proceed physically
  • As in grace : verb beautify, embellish

Synonyms for set off

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