The expression "write off" refers to the process of cancelling or removing a debt or an asset from a company's accounts. Alternative ways to describe this process in business or finance include "charge-off," "deduction," "loss," "abandonment," or "impairment." In addition, outside of an accounting context, "write off" can also mean to dismiss or neglect (e.g., "write off an idea" or "write off a person's opinion"), in which case synonyms might include "disregard," "ignore," "discount," "dismiss," or "discredit." Expanding one's vocabulary and using the most appropriate synonyms can enhance one's writing and communication skills in any context.