Want to say make off with differently? Here are other words for make off with and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of make off with
The primary meaning of "make off with" is to take something or someone away quickly or secretly, often in a dishonest or unfair manner.
Etymology of make off with
The phrase "make off with" originated in the mid-17th century, with "make off" meaning to depart hastily or secretly, and "with" indicating the thing or person being taken.
The phrase is often associated with criminal or dishonest activities, such as theft or kidnapping.
Synonyms
steal
pilfer
snatch
grab
run off with
abscond with
take
carry off
whisk away
spirit away
make away with
run away with
decamp with
elope with
flee with
escape with
slip away with
sneak away with
creep away with
slink away with
lurk away with
hide with
conceal with
secrete with
appropriate
misappropriate
embezzle
plunder
loot
rob
burglarize
purloin
thieve
swindle
cheat
defraud
swipe
nick
lift
pocket
palm
snitch
filch
cop
swipe
snatch
heist
lift
shoplift
Definitions
- To take something or someone away quickly or secretly, often in a dishonest or unfair manner
- * To depart hastily or secretly, especially with something or someone
Usage Examples
- The thief made off with the valuable necklace during the party.
- * The couple made off with the company's funds and disappeared.
- * The burglars made off with the expensive electronics from the store.