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
• take a walk
• run along
• cut out
• bail out
• go off
• dig out
• push on
• clear off
• clear out
• escape
• shove (off)
• evacuate
• take off
• step (along)
• beat it
• sally (forth)
• part
• start
• flee
• pike (out or off)
• bail
• bugger off
• quit
• buzz (off)
• fly
• bug off
• bug out
• pull up stakes
• pack (up or off)
• take a powder
• take a hike
• set out
• hit the road
• book
• strike out
• withdraw
• pull stakes
• 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

The fascia is peeling off, roof shingles are fraying, the stairs should be replaced and the electrical system needs an upgrade. —Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025

The backing peeled off very easily, and when the challenge of an air bubble arose, a smoothing tool easily corrected and smoothed the bubble. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025

To finish the tinting process, peel off any excess pigment. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025

Exfoliating Peel Gel, $49 Best for Sensitive Skin: Dr. Jart+ Cryo Rubber Firming Face Mask, $16 Your peel off mask questions, answered Do peel-off masks actually work? —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025