canceling (out) (Meaning)

canceling (out)

to reduce the effect of (something)

The positive and negative charges perfectly canceled out, resulting in a neutral electrical field.
The doctor canceled out the patient's previous prescription, replacing it with a stronger one.
The loud music canceled out the faint whispers, making it difficult to hear.
The government's tax cuts canceled out the effects of inflation, keeping consumer prices stable.
The opposing forces canceled out, preventing any movement or change.
The opposing political parties' policies canceled each other out, leaving the electorate uninspired.
The harsh critics' words were canceled out by the supportive ones, leaving the artist with mixed emotions.
The company's losses canceled out its profits, resulting in an overall financial loss.
The positive reviews canceled out the negative ones, painting a generally favorable picture of the product.
The painkiller's adverse effects canceled out its intended pain-relieving properties.

to reduce the effect of (something)

making up (for), compensating (for),offsetting, annulling, counterbalancing, outweighing, neutralizing, atoning (for),correcting, counteracting

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The positive and negative charges perfectly canceled out, resulting in a neutral electrical field.

The doctor canceled out the patient's previous prescription, replacing it with a stronger one.

The loud music canceled out the faint whispers, making it difficult to hear.

The government's tax cuts canceled out the effects of inflation, keeping consumer prices stable.