putting off

verb

Definition of putting offnext
present participle of put off
1
as in postponing
to assign to a later time never put off until tomorrow what you can do today

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2
as in removing
to rid oneself of (a garment) put off your coat and stay awhile

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3
as in disgusting
to cause to feel disgust she was put off by his blatantly sexist attitude

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting off
  1. postponing
  2. removing
  3. deferring
Verb
  • The couple planned to marry in 2003 before postponing the wedding.
    Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Similarly, businesses servicing India’s booming wedding industry have been affected by consumers postponing their celebrations because of the poor weather.
    Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of postponing
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  • The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
    Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of removing
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  • Meanwhile, the music business marched forward, absorbing losses and deferring any hard decisions.
    Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Overpacking has the effect of deferring decisions, shifting them from your house to your hotel room.
    Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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