Definition of Throw off

1. Verb. Get rid of. "Shed your clothes"

Exact synonyms: Cast, Cast Off, Drop, Shake Off, Shed, Throw, Throw Away
Specialized synonyms: Exuviate, Molt, Moult, Shed, Slough, Abscise, Exfoliate, Autotomise, Autotomize
Generic synonyms: Remove, Take, Take Away, Withdraw

2. Verb. Get rid of. "I couldn't shake the car that was following me"
Exact synonyms: Escape From, Shake, Shake Off
Generic synonyms: Break Loose, Escape, Get Away

Definition of Throw off

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To confuse; especially, to lose a pursuer. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To introduce errors or inaccuracies; to skew. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Throw Off

throw dirt enough, and some will stick
throw down
throw down one's tools
throw down the gauntlet
throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick
throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick
throw for a loop
throw good money after bad
throw in
throw in at the deep end
throw in the bark
throw in the sponge
throw in the towel
throw in with
throw money away
throw off (current term)
throw off balance
throw off the trail
throw on
throw one's cap over the windmill
throw one's hat in the ring
throw one's hat into the ring
throw one's hat over the windmill
throw one's name in the hat
throw one's toys out of the pram
throw one's weight around
throw out
throw out of kilter
throw overboard

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