ripping off

VERB

rob; trick

Synonyms

WEAK

abuse appropriate bleed cheat con cop defraud dupe exploit filch fleece heist impose on lift nab pilfer pinch plunder ransack relieve rifle skin soak stick swindle swipe thieve use

Antonyms

WEAK

give offer

Example Sentences

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ripping off

That’s when you can think about ripping off the bandage and converting funds to Roth with an eye to the tax rate of the next generation.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

And we all can picture Brandi Chastain ripping off her top in her iconic celebration after scoring the game-winning penalty kick in the 1999 Women’s World Cup at the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026

The England midfielder's 57th-minute goal prompted Emery to roar in delight before ripping off his jacket and hurling it into the air.

From Barron's ● Dec. 21, 2025

There are always some cases where tickets have been sold on at extortionate prices, ripping off the fans who buy them, and denying regular matchgoers a seat.

From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025

It might be like ripping off a Band-Aid quickly.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan