DOFFING Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

doffing

verb

present participle of doff

as in removing

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

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Recent Examples of doffing 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 Polite to a fault, Franke became famous on the circuit for doffing his cap at meet-and-greets with fans and at other public appearances. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025

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removing

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Leaders add value by asking better questions, widening perspectives, connecting people, allocating resources and removing the obstacles that slow great work.

— Brent McHugh, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The state added women to the workforce without removing men from their role as sole providers.

— Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 21 July 2026