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

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

Lycra Adaptiv also offers inclusive sizing, easy donning and doffing and reduced concentrated compression to minimize skin irritation. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026

Phrases Containing doff

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

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