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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Lombardo declined to participate in an October candidate forum hosted by KUNR Public Radio, leaving Ford to appear alone.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey leaves the home of supporter Pam Carr Hagerman for more campaigning in West Dundee on July 22, 2022.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of leave

Verb

Anytime a stock is spun off, there can be an adjustment period as investors who received shares due to ownership in its former parent decide to dump it.

— Kevin Stankiewicz,Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Farmers dumped manure on the streets of Turin on Friday as mass demonstrations unfurled across more than 50 cities in Italy.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of dump

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The Watch Fit 27’s design is slightly different than the Watch Fit released last year, ditching the fabric strap in favor of a silicone band.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Her plan to ditch her small-minded ex-husband (who doesn’t appear in Season 2) doesn’t include sitting for rounds of speed-dating or waiting out a relationship that may never end.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of ditch

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The crisis capped a week of severe weather in which rain swamped dozens of homes in Utah and tornadoes blew off roofs, knocked trees onto houses and downed power lines in Arizona.

— MEAD GRUVER, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Earlier in the week, tornadoes blew off roofs, knocked trees onto houses and downed power lines in Arizona.

— Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of blow off

Verb

But even when George was kissing off the pop audience, people craved more and more of him.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of kiss off

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