fuddle vs put off

fuddle is a noun but put off is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fuddle	Yes	No	Yes	No
put off	No	No	Yes	No

fuddle (noun)	put off (noun)
a confused multitude of things

fuddle (verb)	put off (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
consume alcohol	take away the enthusiasm of
make stupid with alcohol	cause to feel embarrassment
	cause to feel intense dislike or distaste
	hold back to a later time