Synonyms of write off

Noun


1. write-off, write-down, depreciation, wear and tear

usage: (accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset

2. write-off, cancellation

usage: the act of cancelling from an account a bad debt or a worthless asset

Verb


1. write off, admit, acknowledge

usage: concede the loss or worthlessness of something or somebody; "write it off as a loss"

2. write off, write, compose, pen, indite

usage: write something fluently, and without hesitation

3. write off, cancel, strike down

usage: cancel (a debt)

4. expense, write off, write down, depreciate

usage: reduce the estimated value of something; "For tax purposes you can write off the laser printer"

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