Synonyms of peel (off)

peel (off) 1 of 2

verb (1)

as in to remove

to rid oneself of (a garment)

peeled off the wet clothes and tossed them over the shower rod

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remove
• kick (off)
• put off
• take off
• shrug off
• doff
• shed
• strip
• douse
• husk
• undress
• disrobe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• throw (on)
• put on
• slip (into)
• don
• wear
• array
• rig
• apparel
• suit
• dress
• clothe
• attire
• garb
• robe
• bedeck

peel off

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to move

to leave a place often for another

it's rude to peel off like that without thanking your host

Synonyms & Similar Words

• move
• exit
• depart
• get
• go
• get off
• pull out
• walk out
• push off
• take a walk
• run along
• cut out
• bail out
• go off
• dig out
• push on
• clear off
• clear out
• escape
• shove (off)
• evacuate
• take off
• step (along)
• beat it
• sally (forth)
• part
• start
• flee
• pike (out or off)
• bail
• bugger off
• quit
• buzz (off)
• fly
• bug off
• bug out
• pull up stakes
• pack (up or off)
• take a powder
• take a hike
• set out
• hit the road
• book
• strike out
• withdraw
• pull stakes
• retire
• get out
• begone
• run away
• retreat
• emigrate
• skip
• scarper
• step out
• go out
• vamoose
• remove
• light out
• abandon
• desert
• abscond
• vacate
• forsake
• scram
• decamp
• scat
• adjourn
• mizzle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come
• show up
• arrive
• remain
• stay
• turn up
• settle
• dwell
• abide
• close
• approach
• reach
• hit
• lodge
• land
• tarry
• near

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peel (off)

Verb

But when Alice peeled off to tail a mystery man (Solomon, played by Berto Colon), while Peter followed Sears’ Warren, the ending was far from pitch perfect for the former. —Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 Jan. 2025

Come morning, gently peel off your mask and rinse off any remaining pieces with lukewarm water. —Sarah Han, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025

Republicans now have a much slimmer majority, which will have to figure out how to extend expiring provisions and fold in Trump’s campaign promises, such as eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security, which could inflate the price tag and risk peeling off critical budget hawk votes. —Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024

After about 20 seconds, simply peel off the blue top. —Elizabeth Denton, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025