Synonyms of doff

doff

verb

ˈdäf 

as in to remove

to rid oneself of (a garment)

the blazing sun soon had the men doffing their jackets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remove
• peel (off)
• put off
• shed
• douse
• shrug off
• strip
• take off
• kick (off)
• disrobe
• undress
• husk

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• don
• throw (on)
• wear
• put on
• slip (into)
• array
• apparel
• suit
• rig
• dress
• clothe
• garb
• attire
• robe
• bedeck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of doff

After playing catch with and pitching to the tourists for about an hour, Rahe and his pals doffed their caps, waved goodbye and disappeared into the corn. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Guests can doff their drawers the moment the door shuts behind them. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

The rise of the handshake did not precipitate the loss of hat-doffing. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Phrases Containing doff

• doff one's cap to
• doff one's hat to

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