makes off
The phrase “makes off” has 2 syllables: makes off
It's pronounced as /meɪks ɔf/
What is synonym and antonym for makes off?
In the thesaurus, “makes off” has 23 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for makes off along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for makes off
- absconds
- bolts
- breaks
- bugs out
- clears out
- decamps
- elopes
- escapes
- flees
- flies
- gets out
- lams
- lights out
- mizzles
- retreats
- runs
- runs away
- runs off
- scarpers
- scats
- scrams
- skedaddles
- skirrs
Antonyms for makes off
- abides
- beards
- braves
- confronts
- dares
- defies
- dwells
- faces
- hangs around
- lingers
- remains
- stays
- sticks around
- tarries
Example Sentences
- The thief makes off with the jewelry before anyone notices.
- As soon as the storm hit, he makes off to find shelter.
- She always makes off for a weekend getaway to recharge her energy.
- The raccoon makes off with the leftovers from the picnic table.
- When the bell rings, the students makes off to their next class.
On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to makes off, such as: abides, absconds, beards, bolts, braves, breaks, bugs out.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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abducts
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- shanghais
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- waylays
makes tracks
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- mizzles
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- retreats
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- runs
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- rushes
- rustles
- scampers
- scarpers
- scats
- scoots
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- scuds
- scuffles
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- shakes a leg
- shoots
- skedaddles
- skirrs
- speeds
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decamps
kidnaps
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- captures
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- cops
- crimps
- highjacks
- hijacks
- impresses
- makes away with
- makes off with
- runs off with
- seizes
- shanghais
- snatches
- spirits
- steals
- takes
- waylays
walks off with
- abducts
- appropriates
- boosts
- burglarizes
- carjacks
- collars
- filches
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- highjacks
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- knocks over
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- thieves