Synonyms of peel (off)

peel (off) 1 of 2

verb (1)

as in to remove

to rid oneself of (a garment)

peeled off the wet clothes and tossed them over the shower rod

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

peel off

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to move

to leave a place often for another

it's rude to peel off like that without thanking your host

Synonyms & Similar Words

• move
• exit
• depart
• get
• go
• get off
• pull out
• walk out
• push off
• run along
• cut out
• bail out
• go off
• dig out
• push on
• clear off
• clear out
• shove (off)
• evacuate
• escape
• take off
• step (along)
• start
• beat it
• sally (forth)
• flee
• part
• pike (out or off)
• bail
• quit
• bugger off
• buzz (off)
• bug off
• bug out
• pack (up or off)
• fly
• take a powder
• take a hike
• set out
• hit the road
• book
• strike out
• pull stakes
• withdraw
• retire
• get out
• begone
• run away
• retreat
• emigrate
• skip
• scarper
• step out
• go out
• vamoose
• remove
• light out
• abandon
• desert
• abscond
• vacate
• forsake
• scram
• decamp
• scat
• adjourn
• mizzle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come
• show up
• arrive
• remain
• stay
• turn up
• settle
• dwell
• abide
• close
• approach
• reach
• hit
• lodge
• land
• tarry
• near

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peel (off)

Verb

But after the site was restored, the water was plagued by an algae bloom for more than a week, and pieces of the new coating have appeared to be peeling off the bottom. — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 5 July 2026

As soon as his man peels off to help at the rim after penetration, Kessler goes straight to the rim and is ready to catch and finish. — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 July 2026

But since the site was restored, its water has been plagued by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating have appeared to be peeling off the bottom. — Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

The costs ballooned, there’s a massive algae bloom, the new paint is peeling off, and dead ducks were found this weekend in and near the water. — Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 23 June 2026