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doff

/dɒf/
verb
  1. (clothing) To remove or take off, especially of clothing.

    Similar: take off

  2. To remove or tip a hat, as in greeting, salutation or as a mark of respect.

    "The rustics doffed their hats at the clergy."

  3. To get rid of, to throw off.

    "Doff that stupid idea: it would never work."

Synonymstake off
Antonymsdon

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