scratch vs put off

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

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

scratch (noun)	put off (noun)
an indication of damage
(golf) a handicap of zero strokes
poor handwriting
a harsh noise made by scraping
dry mash for poultry
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
informal terms for money
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

scratch (verb)	put off (verb)
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of	avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
cause friction	take away the enthusiasm of
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface	cause to feel embarrassment
gather (money or other resources) together over time	cause to feel intense dislike or distaste
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line	hold back to a later time
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled