putoff

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putoff

He used a headache as a putoff to avoid the meeting.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A pretext for delay or inaction: A reason or excuse given to justify postponing or avoiding an action, decision, or event.
Usage
  • The word "putoff" is a noun used to describe a stated reason for delaying something, which may or may not be the true reason. It implies an avoidance of immediate action.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • His claim of a scheduling conflict was just a putoff to avoid the difficult meeting.
    • Don't accept another putoff; we need a final answer today.
Advanced Usage
  • "A series of putoffs": Multiple consecutive excuses for delay.
    • The project was stalled by a series of putoffs from the client.
Variants and Related Words
  • Put off (phrasal verb): To postpone or delay something; to cause someone to feel dislike or reluctance.
    • We had to put off the trip until next month.
    • His arrogant attitude put me off.
Synonyms
  • Excuse: A reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense.
  • Pretext: A reason given to conceal the real reason for an action.
  • Stall: A pretext or delaying tactic.
Antonyms
  • Prompting: The action of encouraging or urging someone to do something.
  • Incentive: A thing that motivates or encourages action.
Related Phrases
  • As a putoff: Functioning as an excuse for delay.
    • She used the weather as a putoff.
putoff

He used a headache as a putoff to avoid the meeting.

Noun
  1. a pretext for delay or inaction

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