Synonyms of kiss off

kiss off 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to dump

to end a usually intimate relationship with

you can't kiss someone off like that and then expect to make up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dump
• leave
• ditch
• blow off
• break off (with)
• kiss good-bye
• jilt
• abandon
• cut
• brush (aside or off)
• snub
• slight
• cold-shoulder
• high-hat
• desert
• forsake
• maroon
• quit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• take
• hook up (with)
• latch (on or onto)
• befriend

2

as in to dismiss

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

a chef who airily kisses off the cuisine of his rivals as homey comfort food

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismiss
• minimize
• diminish
• run down
• talk down
• dump on
• play down
• write off
• criticize
• discount
• cry down
• denigrate
• put down
• decry
• disparage
• derogate
• dislike
• poor-mouth
• belittle
• depreciate
• deprecate
• condemn
• vilipend
• denounce
• trash
• trash-talk
• dis
• bad-mouth
• disapprove (of)
• discommend
• discredit
• scold
• abuse
• malign
• slander
• disgrace
• vilify
• censure
• rip
• defame
• reprobate
• slur
• traduce
• asperse
• reprehend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praise
• applaud
• exalt
• approve
• recommend
• magnify
• favor
• glorify
• sanction
• endorse
• extol
• countenance
• laud
• acclaim
• commend
• compliment
• eulogize

kiss-off

2 of 2

noun

as in dismissal

Related Words

• dismissal
• rejection
• rebuff
• snub
• brush-off
• silent treatment
• repulse
• cold shoulder
• banishment
• ostracism
• blackball

Dissimilar Words

• acceptance
• open arms
• embrace
• welcome
• welcome mat
• glad hand

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kiss off

Verb

Olwan crossed midfield all alone, caught up to Noor Alrawabdeh’s long pass, dribbled down the left wing, breached the penalty box, cut past defender Philipp Leinhart, then, from some 15 yards, curled a shot that kissed off the inside of the right post. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

His numbers may look ordinary (15 points on 5-of-13 shooting) but those two spot-up 3s and beautiful baby-jumper pullup that kissed off the glass got San Antonio out of an offensive rut. — Christian Clark, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026

After the ball kissed off the glass and went in, the 7-footer smiled broadly. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

The Kings will kiss off the Pacific briefly after these two games, but will play five straight intradivision tilts spread across the beginning and end of the Olympic break next month. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026

Noun

As a parting kiss-off to Carter, the hostages were released on the day of the Republican’s inauguration. — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026

What inspired you to write an ode to your home state of New Jersey as a kiss-off? — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026