Synonyms of threw off

threw off

verb

past tense of throw off

as in distracted

to draw the attention or mind to something else

the sudden noise just threw me off completely, and I missed my shot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distracted
• diverted
• called off
• abstracted
• detracted
• amused
• entertained
• wandered
• strayed
• beguiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• focused
• concentrated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of threw off

That led to a go-ahead field goal and set the stage for the late drive that started with promise but ended on a giveaway on a pass Maye threw off his back foot. — CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

With the pocket collapsing, Young retreated and threw off his back foot for Tetairoa McMillan down the middle of the field. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Tua Tagovailoa, held out of Wednesday’s practice because of a back injury flare-up, threw off to the side. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Ohtani threw off a mound Wednesday for the first time since receiving an Orthovisc injection in his left knee to lubricate the joint. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

An outdated answer key threw off the results of a Security Forces promotion exam, prompting the Air Force to rescore more than 2,200 tests. — James Powel, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Those headaches were worth it when scaled media businesses threw off gushers of cash and provided a cultural imprimatur that few other assets could. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 29 June 2026

The Wolverines threw off their gloves and swarmed each other on the infield to celebrate. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 1 May 2026

Quarterback Carson Beck threw off his back foot. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026