Definition of put off

verb (v)

• hold back to a later time (verb.stative)

  Synonym: defer, hold over, postpone, prorogue, put over, remit, set back, shelve, table
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to feel intense dislike or distaste (verb.emotion)

  Synonym: turn off
  

  source: wordnet30
• take away the enthusiasm of (verb.emotion)

  Synonym: dishearten
  Antonym: cheer, embolden, hearten, recreate
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to feel embarrassment (verb.emotion)

  Synonym: confuse, disconcert, flurry
  

  source: wordnet30
• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) (verb.communication)

  Synonym: circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, parry, sidestep, skirt
  

  source: wordnet30

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