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