Definition of put off
English to English verb - hold back to a later time
Let's postpone the exam.
source: WordNet 3.0 - cause to feel intense dislike or distaste
source: WordNet 3.0 - take away the enthusiasm of
source: WordNet 3.0 - cause to feel embarrassment
The constant attention of the young man confused her.
source: WordNet 3.0 - avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
He dodged the issue.
She skirted the problem.
They tend to evade their responsibilities.
He evaded the questions skillfully.
source: WordNet 3.0
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put off, putoff, put up, photo op, putup, put-up, putative, potaufeu, pet peeve, pot-au-feu, pitot tube, padova, pataba, potboy, potpie, patabí, patubò, patibay, paid-up, phototype
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