BROKEN OFF (WITH) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

broken off (with)

verb

past participle of break off (with)

as in left

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

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After defeating Troy and setting sail for home, Odysseus, the ruler of a small kingdom, and his men are blown off course.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 21 July 2026
Odysseus continues his journey as his ship is blown off course by Aeolus, the God of Wind, and eventually lands on the island of Aeaea, where the goddess/witch Circe (Samantha Morton) turns Odysseus’ crew into pigs.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

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Cope recovered and dumped Claudio over the barricade as Christian dragged himself to the corner for a tag.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
By the end of the storm the following day, the system had dumped the equivalent of the area’s normal yearly rainfall on the canyon.

— Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

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