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put off - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
put off
Definition
(verb) hold back to a later time
Synonyms
:
defer
,
hold over
,
postpone
,
prorogue
,
put over
,
remit
,
set back
,
shelve
,
table
Example Sentence
let's postpone the exam
Definition
(verb) cause to feel intense dislike or distaste
Synonyms
:
turn off
Definition
(verb) take away the enthusiasm of
Synonyms
:
dishearten
Definition
(verb) cause to feel embarrassment
Synonyms
:
confuse
,
disconcert
,
flurry
Example Sentence
The constant attention of the young man confused her
Definition
(verb) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Synonyms
:
circumvent
,
dodge
,
duck
,
elude
,
evade
,
fudge
,
hedge
,
parry
,
sidestep
,
skirt
Example Sentence
He dodged the issue
she skirted the problem
They tend to evade their responsibilities
he evaded the questions skillfully
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