Doff and Throw

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Doff verb - To rid oneself of (a garment).

Usage example: the blazing sun soon had the men doffing their jackets

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Throw is an antonym for doff.

Nearby Word: doffing

Throw verb - To send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm.

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Doff is an antonym for throw.

Nearby Words: thrown, throwing, thrower

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