break off with

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of BREAK OFF

to end a usually intimate relationship with <sincerely wants to break off with him without hurting his feelings>

Synonyms blow off, break off (with), dump, jilt, kiss off, leave

Related Words brush (aside or off), cold-shoulder, cut, high-hat, slight, snub; abandon, desert, forsake, maroon, quit

Near Antonyms hook up (with), take; befriend, latch (on or onto)

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