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Synonyms for touch off


Grammar : Verb
Spell : tuhch
Phonetic Transcription : tʌtʃ

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Définition of touch off

Origin :
  • late 13c., from Old French touchier "to touch, hit, knock" (11c.), from Vulgar Latin *toccare "to knock, strike" as a bell (cf. Spanish tocar, Italian toccare), perhaps of imitative origin. Meaning "to get or borrow money" first recorded 1760. Related: Touched; touching.
  • Touch and go (adj.) is recorded from 1812, apparently from the name of a tag-like game, first recorded 1650s. Touch football is first attested 1933. Touch-me-not (1590s) translates Latin noli-me-tangere.
  • As in motivate : verb stimulate, instigate
  • As in spark : verb start, inspire
  • As in detonate : verb set off bomb
  • As in erupt : verb give forth, eject with force
  • As in excite : verb inspire; upset
  • As in fire : verb cause to burn
  • As in fire : verb detonate or throw a weapon
  • As in ignite : verb set on fire

Antonyms for touch off

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