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

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Firefighters were able to put out the fire there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Pratt has yet to put out a statement conceding the race or contesting the results.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Kalshi has put out press releases when it catches insider traders, like it did with a case involving a video editor working for YouTuber MrBeast.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Police regularly put out appeals over Easter and other holiday periods for motorists to park sensibly.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

You put out the snow anchor, but the sled races on while you grit your teeth.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

put out

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