To have caused (someone) to be unable to pursue one any longer
“Could this killer have used different methods to deliberately throw off the police?”
Past tense for to discard or get rid of something
“Throw off your old winter wraps, and put on your new spring dress.”
Past tense for to divert one's mind or attention (to something else)
“Then, a loud noise would throw me off.”
Past tense for to launch something in a given direction or from a height
“I won't break if you throw me off from the highest building, but I will break if you place me in the ocean. What am I?”
Past tense for to disconcert or cause to be confused
Past tense for to renounce (a belief, cause, or claim)
Past tense for to perplex (someone) greatly
Past tense for to shed (skin or horns) in the process of growth
Past tense for to cause to be anxious or worried
Past tense for to radiate or give off, especially rays of light
Past tense for to expel or discharge, typically gas or light
Past tense for to discharge or secrete material from a cell, body or system
Past tense for to avoid or circumvent (a rule, obstacle or problem)
Past tense for to get rid of
Past tense for to cause disarray or disorganization in the order of
(trip someone up) Past tense for to detect or expose someone in a mistake or inconsistency
Past tense for to pour from, or as from, a container, especially by accident
Past tense for to abandon or leave something or someone
Past tense for to eject, or be ejected, especially suddenly or violently
Past tense for to persuade or convince someone not to do something
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