put off

Verb (5)

1. hold back to a later time“let's postpone the exam”Synonyms: postponeproroguehold overput overtableshelveset backdeferremitput off
2. cause to feel intense dislike or distasteSynonyms: turn offput off
3. take away the enthusiasm ofSynonyms: disheartenput off
4. cause to feel embarrassment“The constant attention of the young man confused her”Synonyms: confuseflurrydisconcertput off
5. 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”Synonyms: hedgefudgeevadeput offcircumventparryeludeskirtdodgeducksidestep