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SET OFF Synonyms

There are 30 synonyms of the phrase set off. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the phrase set off. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SET OFF

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1activate
verbv
2incite
verbv
3instigate
verbv
4spark
verb, nounv, n
5start
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
6trigger
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
7begin
verb, adverbv, adv
8evoke
verb, adverbv, adv
9initiate
verb, nounv, n
10kindle
verb, nounv, n
11prompt
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
12provoke
verbv
13actuate
verbv
14cancel
verbv
15depart
verbv
16detonate
verbv
17explode
verbv
18offset
verb, nounv, n
19part
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
20trip
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For SET OFF

Here is a list of related hypernyms for set off, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
accent accentuate balance begin commence emphasise emphasize equilibrate equilibrise equilibrize initiate leave pioneer provoke punctuate start stimulate stress
Phrases (4)
change integritygo awaygo forthlead off

Alternatives for ACTIVATE

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