Cancel Out (Verb)
Meaning
Wipe out the effect of something; "The new tax effectively cancels out my raise"; "The `A' will cancel out the `C' on your record".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The high cost of living would cancel out any savings from the lower interest rate.
- Her excellent behavior will cancel out the disciplinary action on her record.
- The new income tax cancels out most of the benefits of the job promotion.
- The extra fees cancel out the discount on the product.
- The high returns on investment would cancel out the initial losses incurred.