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Synonyms of palm off

6 similar words

Another word for palm off is offload. Other synonyms of palm off are unload.

Synonyms and similar words for palm off

verbTo sell or dispose of (something) with the intent to deceive; to attempt to pass off a counterfeit...

  • pawn offTo get rid of (something or someone unwanted) by transferring it to another.
  • pass off
  • foist
  • fob offTo fraudulently dispose of (goods).
  • unloadTo sell or dispose of (something) with the intent to deceive; to attempt to pass off a counterfeit or inferior product...
  • offloadTo get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else.

Meaning of palm off

  1. verb To sell or dispose of (something) with the intent to deceive; to attempt to pass off a counterfeit or inferior product as genuine.

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Questions about synonyms of palm off

What is another word for palm off?
Palm off has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as offload and unload.
What does palm off mean?
Palm off means to sell or dispose of (something) with the intent to deceive; to attempt to pass off a counterfeit or inferior product as genuine.

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