Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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put off | No | No | Yes | No |
parry | Yes | No | Yes | No |
put off (noun) | parry (noun) |
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a return punch (especially by a boxer) | |
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword |
put off (verb) | parry (verb) |
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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 | impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) |
cause to feel embarrassment | |
cause to feel intense dislike or distaste | |
hold back to a later time |