Synonyms: shake off, shed, drop, cast, cast off, throw, throw away, throw off
Definition: get rid of
Usage: he shed his image as a pushy boss; shed your clothes
Similar words: remove, withdraw, take, take away
Definition: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Usage: remove a threat; remove a wrapper; Remove the dirty dishes from the table; take the gun from your pocket; This machine withdraws heat from the environment
Synonyms: throw off, escape from, shake, shake off
Definition: get rid of
Usage: I couldn't shake the car that was following me
Similar words: escape, break loose, get away
Definition: run away from confinement
Usage: The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison