Offset and Preclude

Offset

Offset verb - To balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective.

Preclude and offset are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preclude" instead a verb "Offset".

Nearby Word: offsetting

Preclude

Preclude verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.
Usage example: issued a strict schedule for doing household chores so as to preclude any arguments

Offset and preclude are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Offset" instead a verb "Preclude".

Nearby Words: preclusion, precluding

Common collocations

damage offset damage preclude damage
Cite this Source
Preclude and Offset. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/offset/preclude
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