Synonyms of throw off

throw off

verb

as in to distract

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

• distract
• divert
• abstract
• detract
• call off
• amuse
• entertain
• wander
• stray
• beguile

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• focus
• concentrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of throw off

An accident disrupts the ritual, and Keigetsu, thrown off balance, sees her spell spiral out of her control, sending the two women back into each other’s bodies. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Sabini was thrown off his bike during the crash and collided with the hood, windshield and roof of the Honda. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Ichabod tries to outrun the ghost, but he is hit in the head with a pumpkin and thrown off his horse. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Cousins was in rhythm but, throwing off his back foot, didn’t give the throw nearly enough juice. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026