Synonyms of blow off

blow off

verb

1

as in to dump

to end a usually intimate relationship with

before she embarks on another relationship, she should try to figure out why all those other men have blown her off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dump
• leave
• ditch
• kiss off
• break off (with)
• kiss good-bye
• cut
• jilt
• abandon
• brush (aside or off)
• snub
• slight
• cold-shoulder
• high-hat
• desert
• forsake
• maroon
• quit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• take
• hook up (with)
• latch (on or onto)
• befriend

2

as in to skip

to fail to attend

blew off the committee meeting, thinking that it would just be a colossal waste of time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skip
• miss
• play hooky
• pass over
• ignore
• cut
• absent oneself
• neglect

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attend
• show up (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blow off

One of those women had already had the door of her home blown off while Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem watched. —Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025

That felt impossible just two weeks ago, when the Bengals were getting their doors blown off and went four consecutive games without a first-half touchdown. —The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025

How much blood would come out of my head and neck when it was blown off. —Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025

Grant had half a sack but was blown off the ball on multiple running plays Sunday. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025