DOFFED Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

doffed

verb

Definition of doffed next

past tense of doff

as in removed

to rid oneself of (a garment) the blazing sun soon had the men doffing their jackets

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Recent Examples of doffed Kershaw doffed his cap, crossed his arms as if to give the entire crowd a hug, embraced his teammates one by one, popped back out of the dugout and tapped his heart, and waved to his wife Ellen and family in the second deck. —

Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025 Kisses were blown; hats were doffed. —

Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025 Justin Verlander struck out the side in the first inning Sunday afternoon, walked off the mound to a standing ovation and doffed his cap to the crowd. —

Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025 Hayes doffed his cap to the crowd in appreciation. —

John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doffed

removed

Verb

Social workers will give the suitcases to children who are removed from home or moved from place to place, kids who travel on field trips, or reunite with family.

— Sharon Chin, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
He was removed by federal agents, who made entry into the residence and took the person to an ambulance.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 15 Jan. 2026