1
[ verb ] hold back to a later time

Examples

"let's postpone the exam"

Used in print

(John R. Sargent, "Where To Aim Your Planning for Bigger...)

To the manufacturer of the more convenient type product - the purchase of which can be switched , delayed , or put_off entirely - the implications are important .

2
[ verb ] cause to feel intense dislike or distaste

Synonyms

turn_off piss_off

Used in print

(W. H. Gass, "The Pedersen Kid," in The...)

It put you off .

Related terms

repel turnoff

3
[ verb ] take away the enthusiasm of

Synonyms

dishearten

4
[ verb ] cause to feel embarrassment

Examples

"The constant attention of the young man confused her"

5
[ verb ] avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Examples

"He dodged the issue" "she skirted the problem" "They tend to evade their responsibilities" "he evaded the questions skillfully"

*