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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Spain deployed 2,600 firefighters, police and other emergency personnel to two blazes west of Madrid, backed by 19 water-dumping aircraft and helicopters.

— Mark Carlson, Fortune, 25 July 2026
The audience is able to vote on who gets dumped from the island based on which couples are most compatible, including choosing the winning couple that ultimately gets awarded $100,000.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of dump

Verb

China refused to participate in the arbitration and has not fully complied with the ruling, causing some commentators to dismiss the significance of the case.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Beth Arbuckle and Wells Fargo agreed to dismiss the December 2024 case filed in federal court for the Western District of North Carolina, according to a joint stipulation filed Friday.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of dismiss

Noun

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) explored the candidacy of various coaches in the wake of McCullum’s dismissal from the red-ball role.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Suda filed suit for wrongful dismissal, and the museum countersued her for theft; the conflict is set to be resolved via arbitration, at a judge’s order, later this year.

— News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026

Definition of dismissal

Verb

That brightness will overwhelm many of the faint Delta Aquariid meteors, leaving only the brightest examples visible.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
The ruling leaves the DOJ with a losing record in district court cases seeking such data, in addition to an earlier appellate loss.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026

Definition of leave

Noun

These June 30 rejections include supplemental health benefits, a night shift differential, geographic pay differential, a recruitment and retention proposal, seniority differential and overtime meal benefits, according to the complaint.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
So where does this incredibly predictable rejection leave Golden State?

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Definition of rejection

Verb

Maryam ditched her summer plans of working and studying in Kansas City for trying out with the Egyptian national team in Cairo.

— PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Transit, however, is immensely safer than driving, so people who ditch a bus or subway ride for a robotaxi may increase their own risk.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

Definition of ditch

Verb

The flood of content drew more young people into the demonstrations and underscored the diminishing influence of traditional media in India among Gen Z.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Workers seek transparency regarding AI's impact on their roles, assurance against job losses, and confidence that their value isn't diminished.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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