| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | equal out |
| Synonyms: | abort, abrogate, annul, balance out, call off, compensate for, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck, countermand, counterpoise, declare invalid, discard, discharge, frustrate, ignore, invalidate, make up for, negate, neutralize, nullify, offset, overthrow, put an end to, recall, recant, redeem, redress, refute, render inert, render null and void, repeal, repudiate, rescind, retract, revoke, rule out, set aside, suppress, vacate, void |
| Antonyms: | imbalance, tip |
| Main Entry: | negate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | contradict, countermand |
| Synonyms: | abate, abolish, abrogate, annihilate, annul, belie, blackball, break with, cancel, cancel out, controvert, countercheck, cross*, deny, ding, disaffirm, disallow, disprove, dump*, fly in the face of, frustrate, gainsay, impugn, invalidate, kill, negative, neutralize, nullify, oppose, put down, quash, rebut, redress, refute, repeal, rescind, retract, reverse, revoke, stonewall, traverse, turn down, turn thumbs down, undo, vitiate, void |
| Antonyms: | allow, approve, permit |
| Main Entry: | neutralize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | counteract |
| Synonyms: | abrogate, annul, balance, cancel, compensate for, conquer, counterbalance, countercheck, counterpoise, countervail, defeat, frustrate, invalidate, negate, negative, nullify, offset, overcome, override, overrule, redress, subdue, undo |
| Main Entry: | redress |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | change, rectify |
| Synonyms: | adjust, amend, annul, balance, cancel, compensate, correct, counteract, countercheck, dial back, ease, even out, frustrate, make amends, make reparation, make restitution, make up for, mend, negate, negative, neutralize, pay for, pay one's dues, put right, recalibrate, recompense, reform, regulate, relieve, remedy, repair, restore, revise, square, turn around, turn over new leaf, turn things around, vindicate |
| Antonyms: | worsen |