palm off

The phrase “palm off” has 2 syllables: palm off.

It's pronounced as /pɑːm ɔf/.


What is synonym and antonym for palm off?

In the thesaurus, “palm off” has 6 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for palm off along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for palm off

  • fob off
  • impose
  • inflict
  • palm
  • pass off
  • wish

Meanings of palm off

  • verb
    1. To sell or dispose of (something) with the intent to deceive; to attempt to pass off a counterfeit or inferior product as genuine.

Example Sentences

  • The street vendor tried to palm off fake designer handbags as genuine.
  • He attempted to palm off his old computer as brand new to his unsuspecting colleague.
  • The salesman was caught trying to palm off inferior quality products on his customers.
  • She refused to palm off responsibility for the mistake onto her coworker.
  • The scammer tried to palm off worthless stocks onto unsuspecting investors.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms or another words to palm off, such as: fob off, impose, inflict, palm, pass off, wish.

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

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