What is another word for make off with?
Pronunciation:
[ mˌe͡ɪk ˈɒf wɪð], [ mˌeɪk ˈɒf wɪð], [ m_ˌeɪ_k ˈɒ_f w_ɪ_ð]
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Synonyms for Make off with:
n.
• Other relevant words: (noun)v.
• abduct (verb) • intercept (verb)- cut off,
- check,
- hijack,
- stop,
- cut in,
- deflect,
- shortstop,
- take,
- curb,
- head off at pass,
- obstruct,
- block,
- interpose,
- ambush,
- catch,
- prevent,
- arrest,
- hinder,
- appropriate,
- interlope.
- body snatch,
- lay hands on,
- impress,
- capture,
- entice,
- inveigh,
- run away with,
- bundle off,
- pirate,
- seduce,
- waylay,
- carry away,
- skyjack,
- lure,
- coax,
- decoy.
- ravish,
- search,
- look into,
- sack,
- loot,
- rob,
- comb,
- leave no stone unturned,
- investigate,
- scan,
- look high and low,
- scour,
- sound,
- hunt,
- peer,
- strip,
- go through,
- scrutinize,
- probe,
- shake down,
- rummage,
- maraud,
- explore,
- lay waste,
- seek,
- ferret,
- overhaul,
- look all over for,
- pry,
- rake,
- despoil,
- rape,
- gut,
- go over with a fine-tooth comb,
- spoil,
- rifle,
- spy,
- raid.
Other synonyms:
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- runaway,
- break away,
- make away with,
- throw off,
- escape,
- elude,
- shake,
- break for,
- bolt,
- flee,
- flight.
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- carry off.
- peculate,
- snitch,
- lift,
- make,
- purloin,
- take over,
- borrow,
- defalcate,
- bag,
- ransack,
- nip,
- misuse,
- nick,
- rustle,
- defraud,
- swipe,
- impound,
- snap,
- snap up oroff,
- arrogate,
- commandeer,
- annexe,
- thieve,
- get,
- palm,
- annex,
- poach,
- extort,
- pinch,
- pluck,
- run off with,
- usurp,
- pounce upon,
- ramp,
- expropriate,
- spirit off,
- prig,
- misapply,
- pounce on,
- snaffle,
- snare,
- spirit,
- swindle,
- cop,
- abscond with,
- pilfer,
- filch,
- secure,
- cabbage,
- misappropriate,
- whisk away,
- transport,
- boost,
- hook,
- shoplift,
- embezzle,
- abstract,
- scrounge,
- crib.
How to use "Make off with" in context?
When something catches your eye, it's natural to make a move. Whether it's a great deal on a new product or a beautiful woman on the street, it's human nature to take action. The phrase "make off with" is derived from this natural tendency. To "make off with" something refers to taking it without permission or consent. Imagine you're out at the bar and you see that gorgeous woman sitting at the other end of the bar. You might be tempted to make a move and strike up a conversation with her.
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