turnoff

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A form of turn-off — Something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages, especially sexually.

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negative stimulation
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Meanings

nounturnoff (plural turnoffs)

plural turnoffs

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of turn-off.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounsomething causing antagonism or loss of interest

Similar
negative stimulation
Broader
stimulationstimulusstimulant

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

Deverbal from turn off.

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Cite this entry
APA

turnoff. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnoff

MLA

“turnoff.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnoff. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “turnoff,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnoff.

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