cancel out
The phrase "cancel out" is commonly used to describe situations where one effect neutralizes or negates another, resulting in no net impact.
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Definition
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(common)To neutralize or negate the effect of something, making it ineffective.
Example
- The noise from the street cancels out the music playing inside.
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(common)To counterbalance or offset, resulting in no net change.
Example
- The benefits of the new policy were canceled out by its high costs.
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(common)To remove or eliminate the impact or influence of something by applying an opposite force.
Example
- Her apology couldn't cancel out the damage caused by her actions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cancel out":
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