KISS OFF Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

kiss off 1 of 2

verb

Definition of kiss off

as in to dump

to end a usually intimate relationship with you can't kiss someone off like that and then expect to make up

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as in to dismiss

to express scornfully one's low opinion of a chef who airily kisses off the cuisine of his rivals as homey comfort food

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kiss-off

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noun

as in dismissal

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Recent Examples of kiss off

Verb

Olwan crossed midfield all alone, caught up to Noor Alrawabdeh’s long pass, dribbled down the left wing, breached the penalty box, cut past defender Philipp Leinhart, then, from some 15 yards, curled a shot that kissed off the inside of the right post. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 His numbers may look ordinary (15 points on 5-of-13 shooting) but those two spot-up 3s and beautiful baby-jumper pullup that kissed off the glass got San Antonio out of an offensive rut. — Christian Clark, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026 After the ball kissed off the glass and went in, the 7-footer smiled broadly. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 The Kings will kiss off the Pacific briefly after these two games, but will play five straight intradivision tilts spread across the beginning and end of the Olympic break next month. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026

Noun

As a parting kiss-off to Carter, the hostages were released on the day of the Republican’s inauguration. — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 What inspired you to write an ode to your home state of New Jersey as a kiss-off? — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss off

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Nearly 13,000 barrels of crude oil were dumped into nearby Mill Creek, prompting a 24/7 cleanup restoration lasting a little over a month.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Norway’s talisman, the man looking to dump England out of the World Cup quarter-finals later today, was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of dump

Verb

That suit was dismissed after a judge ruled that Lively’s accusations were protected by litigation privilege.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 July 2026
News outlets uncovered years-old comments on Reddit that appeared to endorse political violence, dismiss rape in the military, criticize rural Americans and use anti-gay slurs.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of dismiss

Verb

Still others tend the fleet already in orbit, refueling, relocating, and extending the life of satellites, and clearing the debris that crowded orbits leave behind.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
As a result, more producers have chosen to go elsewhere, leaving a quieter landscape for Georgians seeking employment in film and TV.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of leave

Verb

To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
Using that information, the system can infer how adjusting these parameters can minimize certain errors.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Definition of minimize

Noun

Trump’s rejection of the bipartisan housing legislation exacerbates tensions with his own party in a midterm election year and cuts short their efforts to address a key voter concern about rising costs.

— Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
And from faculty lounges today comes a gigantic rejection of the Humphrey-to-Obama synthesis.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of rejection

Verb

Opt for the Vionic Walk Max Sneakers that’ll tempt you to ditch your other kicks altogether.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 July 2026
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin have been recovering their rockets since 2015, saving vast amounts of money by recycling them rather than ditching them after liftoff.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of ditch

Verb

Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
The union said that unresolved complaints made against Hawk and existing climate issues have significantly diminished confidence among many educators.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026

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