putoff Synonyms

putoff Meaning

Wordnet

putoff (n)

a pretext for delay or inaction

FAQs About the word putoff

a pretext for delay or inaction

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

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

The bad odor in the room immediately put off the guests.

His rude behavior at the dinner party really put off everyone around him.

The delay in the project's completion put off the clients, causing frustration.

The constant negativity of his attitude put off potential collaborators.