Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throw-off
verb
/θroʊ ɒf/
Definition
To cause someone to feel confused or to be unable to make a decision.
Examples
- Her unexpected comment really threw me off during the meeting.
- The sudden noise from outside threw off my concentration while studying.
Meaning
Throw-off refers to an action or statement that distracts or misleads someone, often making them unsure or changing their original course of thought.
Synonyms
- confuse
- mislead
- disconcert
- disorient
