definition of
put off

[1] #1 put off v. hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam". wn

[2] #2 put off v. cause to feel intense dislike or distaste. wn

[3] #3 put off v. take away the enthusiasm of. wn

[4] #4 put off v. cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her". wn

[5] #5 put off v. 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". wn