Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, down. / (idiomatic) To insult, belittle, or demean. / (of money as deposit) To pay. / To halt, eliminate, stop, or squelch, often by force.

Alternative spelling of put-down

offended, repulsed / daunted or fazed

(transitive) To assemble, construct, build, or formulate. / (transitive) To gather one's thoughts and come to conclusions.

In total. / (especially with an adjective indicating degree) Stable and sound psychologically and hence in other respects; competent and responsible.

(athletics, uncountable) An athletics event where a competitor must hurl a heavy metal orb ("shot") as far as possible. Because of the weight of the ball this is done with a pushing ("putting") motion rather than a throwing motion.

(dated) disturbed; upset

An insult or barb; a snide or demeaning remark.

The act of competing in the track and field event of putting the shot, attempting to throw a heavy metal ball for maximum distance using a pushing motion (rather than a bent arm throw) due to the balls great weight.

(intransitive, nautical) To change direction. / (transitive) To circulate (a rumour).