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pass off

pas·soff

uncommon

verb

1.

be accepted as something or somebody in a false character or identity

  • “She passed off as a Russian agent”
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2.

disregard

  • “She passed off the insult”
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3.

cause to be circulated and accepted in a false character or identity

  • “She passed the glass off as diamonds”
  • “He passed himself off as a secret agent”
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4.

disappear gradually

  • “The pain eventually passed off”
5.

come to pass

  • “What is happening?”
  • “The meeting took place off without an incidence”
  • “Nothing occurred that seemed important”
6.

expel (gases or odors)

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