put off | Definition of put off

Synonyms and Antonyms of put off

1 to assign to a later time

never put off until tomorrow what you can do today

Synonyms of put off

defer, delay, hold off (on), hold over, hold up, lay over, postpone, put over, remit, shelve

Words Related to put off

hesitate, pause, stay

detain, retard, slow

extend, lengthen, prolong, protract, stretch (out)

Near Antonyms of put off

act, deal (with), decide (upon), do, work (on)

2 to rid oneself of (a garment)

put off your coat and stay awhile

Synonyms of put off

doff, douse, peel (off), remove, shrug off, take off

Words Related to put off

disrobe, strip, undress

Near Antonyms of put off

apparel, array, attire, bedeck, clothe, dress, garb, rig, robe, suit

Antonyms of put off

don, put on, slip (into), throw (on)

3 to cause to feel disgust

she was put off by his blatantly sexist attitude

Synonyms of put off

disgust, gross out, nauseate, repel, repulse, revolt, sicken, turn off

Words Related to put off

displease, distress

appall (also appal), disquiet, horrify

affront, insult, offend, outrage, shock

Phrases Synonymous with put off

turn one's stomach

Near Antonyms of put off

allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, draw, enchant, entice, fascinate, lure, pull, seduce, tempt

delight, gratify, please, rejoice, tickle

enrapture, enthrall (or enthral), entrance

appeal (to), interest, intrigue