offset
US /ˌɑːfˈset/
UK /ˌɑːfˈset/
1.
a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of a contrary one
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The extra cost was an offset by the increased sales.
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The benefits of the new policy provide a significant offset to its initial drawbacks.
1.
to counteract (something) by having an opposing force or effect
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The benefits of the new system offset the initial costs.
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Her positive attitude helped to offset the negative impact of the bad news.