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    • put off :hold back to a later time
      • let's postpone the exam

    • put off :cause to feel embarrassment
      • The constant attention of the young man confused her

    • put off :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

    • put off :cause to feel intense dislike or distaste

      • put off :take away the enthusiasm of

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