put off

hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"

cause to feel intense dislike or distaste

take away the enthusiasm of

cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her"

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"