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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages, especially sexually. idiomatic

   "I like the people at my job, but the 60-hour work weeks are a big turn-off."

2. 2
   A road where one turns off, such as a motorway exit.

Synonyms

All synonyms

anaphrodisiacpassion killer

Antonyms

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aphrodisiacturn-on

Example

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"Honestly, for me, socks in bed is a turn-off."

Etymology

Deverbal from turn off.

Related phrases

turn-off time

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