Definitions

put out

[poot out] / ˈpʊt ˈaʊt /

VERB

upset, irritate; inconvenience

Synonyms

STRONGEST

burn

WEAK

aggravate anger annoy bother confound discomfit discommode discompose disconcert discountenance disoblige displease dissatisfy disturb embarrass exasperate gall get grate harass impose upon incommode inflame irk nettle perturb provoke put on the spot rile roil trouble vex

Antonyms

WEAK

assuage help please start

VERB

extinguish fire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

douse snuff out

WEAK

blow out out quench smother stamp out

Antonyms

WEAK

assuage help please start

ADJECTIVE

upset; dissatisfied

Synonyms

STRONGEST

angry dissatisfied offended upset

Example Sentences

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Firefighters were able to put out the fire there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“That’s why we, as a city, try to put out as much messaging on many different platforms — social media, Nixle, reverse 911 — so we can ensure the public is aware,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Netflix has said it plans to put out more blockbuster releases in the second half of this year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

"You just have to be really confident with what you put out."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“I dunno. Seems like this year you’ve wanted space. You kind of put out the vibe that you were done with everyone here. Maybe ’cause you knew you were going to Arizona.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

put out

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