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put about

verb

Meaning

  1. To change direction.
  2. To circulate (a rumour).
  3. Disturbed; upset

Etymology / origin

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Related words

throw about(English)go about(English)change tack(English)shift about(English)angle(English)turn(English)arse about(English)come round(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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