hedge vs put off

put off vs hedge

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

hedge and put off both are verbs.

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

As verbs, hedge and put off are synonyms defined as:

hedge and put off: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Other synonyms of hedge include circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, parry, sidestep, skirt.

hedge (noun)	put off (noun)
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

hedge (verb)	put off (verb)
minimize loss or risk	avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)	take away the enthusiasm of
enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges	cause to feel embarrassment
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge	cause to feel intense dislike or distaste
	hold back to a later time

Difference between hedge and put off

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