Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
Throw off
Throw off verb - To draw the attention or mind to something else.
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- Rarely, the villain will stay good, and throw off his Villain Ball shackles (or keep them, depending on how much comedy factors into things), possibly becoming a Sixth Ranger.
Source: Redemption Promotion - In Death Note, Light is suspected of being the mass murderer Kira, but manages to throw off suspicions enough that he's allowed to join the task force hunting Kira, partly so he can fully clear his name, partly so L can keep a close eye on him.
Source: Mole in Charge
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