Take off and Throw

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Take off verb - To rid oneself of (a garment).

Usage example: take off your coat and stay awhile

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Throw is an antonym for take off.

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

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Take off is an antonym for throw.

Nearby Words: thrown, throwing, thrower

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