Definition of Put Off

  • (verb) 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"
  • (verb) cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her"
  • (verb) cause to feel intense dislike or distaste
  • (verb) take away the enthusiasm of
  • (verb) hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"

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