BREAK OFF (WITH) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

break off (with)

verb

Definition of break off (with)

as in to leave

to end a usually intimate relationship with sincerely wants to break off with him without hurting his feelings

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WireImage Three days after Jeongyeon became the first TWICE member to leave JYP Entertainment in the group’s eleven-year history, Chaeyoung has announced her own departure.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Authorities are searching for the driver of a van who struck a man in a wheelchair in Dania Beach and fled the scene, leaving the victim injured and his wheelchair damaged.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of leave

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Forecasters warn Lala could dump up to 25 inches of rain on steep terrain, driving life-threatening flooding, mudslides, storm surge and dangerous surf that imperil rural residents and key agricultural areas.

— Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The storm was expected to dump more than a foot of rain on much of the Big Island, with isolated amounts over 2 feet possible.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of dump

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Locally, as more homeowners ditch the push-mower and purchase a small self-operating machine, the Paletsky family is helping M&H with sales, delivery and installation.

— Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
The driver continued into the University Park area before ditching the car in a neighborhood.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of ditch

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The woman, who the office identified as Paula Plebanski, 58, was struck by roofing material that blew off during the storm, the release said.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Three men in their 70s were slightly injured — two of them were caught in the wind and a third one fell from a stool, apparently blown off by the wind while preparing for the storm, the Okinawa prefecture said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of blow off

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Olwan crossed midfield all alone, caught up to Noor Alrawabdeh’s long pass, dribbled down the left wing, breached the penalty box, cut past defender Philipp Leinhart, then, from some 15 yards, curled a shot that kissed off the inside of the right post.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
His numbers may look ordinary (15 points on 5-of-13 shooting) but those two spot-up 3s and beautiful baby-jumper pullup that kissed off the glass got San Antonio out of an offensive rut.

— Christian Clark, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026

Definition of kiss off

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