1
as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
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2
as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment)
put off your coat and stay awhile
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3
as in to disgust
to cause to feel disgust
she was put off by his blatantly sexist attitude
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Higher rates had put off many consumers’ decisions to buy and sell homes and to borrow money for bigger home renovation projects.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024
In the years after the march, SNCC became a natural home for activists who were put off by King’s piety and relative moderation.
—Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
In a recent interview with The Financial Times, the company said that despite fears at the time that the change would put off users, Prime Video has not seen a significant decline in users since making the move.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
In the household goods sector, for example, shoppers may be inclined to put off purchases of new furniture.
—Iman Schrock, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024
In the years after the march, SNCC became a natural home for activists who were put off by King’s piety and relative moderation.
—Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
In a recent interview with The Financial Times, the company said that despite fears at the time that the change would put off users, Prime Video has not seen a significant decline in users since making the move.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
In the household goods sector, for example, shoppers may be inclined to put off purchases of new furniture.
—Iman Schrock, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Put off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20off. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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