Putoff — synonyms, definition

1. putoff (Noun)

putoff (Noun) — A pretext for delay or inaction.

pretext stalking-horse

2. putoff (Verb)

circumvent confuse defer disconcert dishearten dodge duck elude evade finesse flurry fudge hedge hold over parry postpone prorogue put over remit set back • • •

putoff (Verb) — Hold back to a later time. ex. "let's put off the exam"

putoff (Verb) — Cause to feel intense dislike or distaste.

putoff (Verb) — Take away the enthusiasm of. ex. "But what was there to put off the spirit?"

putoff (Verb) — Cause to feel embarrassment.

putoff (Verb) — Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues). ex. "They tend to put off their responsibilities"

abash avoid delay discourage embarrass frustrate repel repulse beg bother call deflect distract fluster hold probate quibble reprieve respite suspend put