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 3 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for making off

  • clearing out
  • getting out
  • lighting out

Antonyms for making off

  • braving
  • confronting
  • daring
  • defying
  • facing
  • hanging around
  • remaining

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 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to making off, such as: braving, clearing out, confronting, daring, defying, facing, getting out.

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

Related Words

making away with

walking off with

  • abduct
  • achieve
  • beat
  • divert
  • edge out
  • embezzle
  • filch
  • gain
  • keep
  • kidnap
  • loot
  • making off with
  • overcome
  • pilfer
  • plunder
  • prevail
  • purloin
  • ransack
  • remove
  • ripping off
  • running off with
  • stealing
  • strip
  • swipe
  • swiping
  • take
  • triumph
  • upset

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