making off

The phrase “making off” has 3 syllables: mak-ing off

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪ.kɪŋ ɔf/

What is synonym and antonym for making off?

In the thesaurus, “making off” has 23 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for making off along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for making off

absconding
bolting
breaking
bugging out
clearing out
decamping
eloping
escaping
fleeing
flying
getting out
lamming
lighting out
mizzling
retreating
running
running away
running off
scarpering
scatting
scramming
skedaddling
skirring

Antonyms for making off

abiding
bearding
braving
confronting
daring
defying
dwelling
facing
hanging around
lingering
remaining
staying
sticking around
tarrying

Example Sentences

The thief was caught on camera making off with several expensive items from the store.
After the party, she noticed someone making off with her favorite jacket.
They saw the raccoon making off with their picnic leftovers in the park.
He couldn’t believe it when he saw his friend making off with the last slice of pizza.
The kids were making off with the cookies before their parents could stop them.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to making off, such as: abiding, absconding, bearding, bolting, braving, breaking, bugging out.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.