THROW OFF Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

throw off

verb

Definition of throw off

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

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Recent Examples of throw off Simmons caught an unexpected snap and got the ball to his receiver while fading back and throwing off of his back foot. — Pj Green october 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026 But the movement of Earth’s mantle and rocky crust can make some areas denser than others and throw off the planet’s balance. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026 But Paulina’s plans are thrown off when new student Ericka (the emerging star Jasmine Amy Rogers) arrives from America. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 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 See All Example Sentences for throw off

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Elsewhere Citroën is banking on retro-chic styling to distract consumers from the vehicle's minimalism.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
For Bajaria, the brief opportunity to own a legacy studio didn’t distract from her core mission.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of distract

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The transfers have allowed the Senate GOP group to support Paxton without diverting resources away from Republicans in other competitive races across the country.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Cargo on ships that have diverted away from the Hormuz is backing up at the region’s alternative gateways.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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