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to get rid of something that has prevented you from doing what you want to do or from behaving in the way that you want
They have thrown off the yoke of colonial rule.
to escape from someone who is chasing you
He threw off his pursuers and fled across the border.
to stop someone from finding you or from discovering the truth about something by using a clever plan or trick
if you throw off a slight illness, you become healthy again
Healthy people should be able to throw off minor infections without antibiotics.
to quickly remove a piece of clothing
Dieter threw off his clothes and dived into the water.
