throw off

throw off

verb

Definition of THROW OFF

transitive verb

1

a : to free oneself from : get rid of <threw off his inhibitions>

b : to cast off often in a hurried or vigorous manner : abandon <threw off all restraint>

c : distract, divert <dogs thrown off by a false scent>

2

: emit, give off <stacks throwing off plumes of smoke>

3

: to produce in an offhand manner : execute with speed or facility <some little…tune that the composer had thrown off — James Hilton>

4

a : to cause to depart from an expected or desired course <mistakes threw his calculations off a bit>

b : to cause to make a mistake : mislead

5

: earn, generate <an investment that throws off a sizable income>

intransitive verb

1

: to begin hunting

2

: to make derogatory comments

Examples of THROW OFF

1. <the sudden noise just threw me off completely, and I missed my shot>

First Known Use of THROW OFF

1604

Related to THROW OFF

Synonyms

abstract, call off, detract, divert, distract

Related Words

amuse, beguile, entertain; stray, wander

Near Antonyms

concentrate, focus

Rhymes with THROW OFF

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