offs
Whacks, mob-style
Offs is the third-person singular of the verb off, meaning to kill: The hitman offs his target in the opening scene.
The usage is informal and often appears in crime fiction or dark humor.
Off as a verb emerged from phrases like "off with his head," where removal became elimination.
Opening plays launching action
- liftoffsDepartures from ground
- blastoffsRocket launch moments
- takeoffsAscents from a runway
- sendoffsFarewell events or gestures
beginning · launch · commencement · ignition · departure · countdown · starting gun · whistle
Erase or kill
- whackForceful striking blow
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- murderDeliberate unlawful killing
- assassinateMurder a prominent figure
eliminate · dispatch · execute · liquidate · snuff out · take out · ice · waste
Interrupt continuity
- leaveSanctioned time away
- vacationLeisure time away
- furloughGranted absence from work
- sabbaticalExtended leave from work
Exchange for payment
- markdownReduction in retail price
- reductionMaking something smaller
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- rebateReturned portion of payment
coupon · deal · bargain · savings · promotional · slashed · cut-price · knockdown
Drive off or disgust
- deterPrevent through intimidation
- deflectTurn from course
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- parryDefensive blade deflection
rebuff · resist · hold back · drive away · discourage
Two-position switch
- power downDeactivate a device
- kill switchEmergency shutoff mechanism
- deactivateTurn off or neutralize
- disableRemove functional capacity
disconnect · standby · dormant · idle
Act of going away
- embarkingBeginning a voyage
- starting outInitiating an endeavor
- venturingTaking a risk
- journeyingAct of traveling somewhere
kickoffs
Opening plays launching action
sendoffs · beginning · launch · commencement · ignition · departure · countdown · starting gun · whistle · opening
rub out
Erase or kill
assassinate · eliminate · dispatch · execute · liquidate · snuff out · take out · ice · waste · slay
break
Interrupt continuity
sale
Exchange for payment
- markdownReduction in retail price
- reductionMaking something smaller
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
rebate · coupon · deal · bargain · savings · promotional · slashed · cut-price · knockdown
repel
Drive off or disgust
parry · rebuff · resist · hold back · drive away · discourage
toggle
Two-position switch
- power downDeactivate a device
- kill switchEmergency shutoff mechanism
- deactivateTurn off or neutralize
disable · disconnect · standby · dormant · idle
leaving
Act of going away
- embarkingBeginning a voyage
- starting outInitiating an endeavor
- venturingTaking a risk