put off

verb

1. 1

   avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

   He dodged the issue

   she skirted the problem

2. 2

   cause to feel embarrassment

   The constant attention of the young man confused her

3. 3

   cause to feel intense dislike or distaste

4. 4

   take away the enthusiasm of

5. 5

   hold back to a later time

   let's postpone the exam