Synonyms of puts off

puts off

verb

present tense third-person singular of put off

1

as in postpones

to assign to a later time

never put off until tomorrow what you can do today

Synonyms & Similar Words

• postpones
• delays
• holds over
• defers
• puts over
• lays over
• holds off (on)
• shelves
• holds up
• waits
• remits
• hesitates
• pauses
• suspends
• stays
• stretches (out)
• slows
• retards
• lengthens
• prolongs
• detains
• extends
• protracts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• works (on)
• does
• acts
• deals (with)
• decides (upon)

2

as in removes

to rid oneself of (a garment)

put off your coat and stay awhile

Synonyms & Similar Words

• removes
• peels (off)
• shrugs off
• takes off
• kicks (off)
• doffs
• sheds
• strips
• douses
• husks
• undresses
• disrobes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• throws (on)
• puts on
• slips (into)
• dons
• wears
• clothes
• suits
• dresses
• rigs
• arrays
• robes
• bedecks
• apparels
• attires
• garbs

3

as in disgusts

to cause to feel disgust

she was put off by his blatantly sexist attitude

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disgusts
• repulses
• sickens
• turns off
• appals
• appalls
• horrifies
• repels
• nauseates
• grosses out
• turns one's stomach
• revolts
• shocks
• distresses
• insults
• displeases
• outrages
• offends
• disquiets
• affronts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pulls
• draws
• attracts
• lures
• seduces
• tempts
• entices
• captivates
• pleases
• disarms
• charms
• fascinates
• delights
• beguiles
• appeals (to)
• enchants
• rejoices
• gratifies
• tickles
• bewitches
• allures
• interests
• entrances
• enthralls
• intrigues
• enraptures
• enthrals