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Synonyms for shake off

  • verb

Most common

drop throw throw off shake

All synonyms

Verb

1. Throw

throw, throw off, drop, shake, cast, shed

Other

forshake rare

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To remove (something attached to, on or clinging to an object) by shaking.

    The archaeologists shook off the dust that had fallen from the roof, and promptly continued their work.

Example sentences

  • drop Why don't you drop in for tea at your convenience?
  • throw His house is within a stone's throw of his school.
  • shake New GATT resolutions could create a real shake-up.

By length

4 letters
drop1, cast1, shed1
5 letters
throw1, shake1
8 letters
forshake