shake_off
1. [ verb ] get rid of
Synonyms: escape_from shake throw_off
Examples:

"I couldn't shake the car that was following me"

Related terms: escape
2. [ verb ] get rid of
Synonyms: throw shed throw_off cast_off throw_away drop cast
Examples:

"he shed his image as a pushy boss" "shed your clothes"

Related terms: remove autotomize exfoliate abscise shed
Similar spelling:   shake_up
  shakeup