throw off meaning and definition

THROW OFF verb

Definition of throw off (verb)

1. get rid of
   • "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
   • synonyms: cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away
2. get rid of
   • "I couldn't shake the car that was following me"
   • synonyms: escape from, shake, shake off