putting back. hindering, [delay], retardation; [replacement], [restoration], reinstatement.

putting in. [insertion], [injection], interpolation.

putting in practice. [application].

putting off. [delay], deferment, [postponement], procrastination.

putting on. investing, investiture; assumption, arrogation; instigation, [incitement].

putting out. [ejection], eviction, [dispossession], [expulsion], [ousting]; extinguishment, extinction; [dislocation].

put to flight. [rout].

put-up, a. (Colloq.) arranged, predetermined.

puzzle, v. [mystify], [pose], [nonplus], [perplex], [bewilder], [confuse].

puzzle, n. enigma, conundrum, [intricacy], [maze], [crux], [riddle], rebus, poser; [confusion], [quandary], [perplexity], [nonplus], [bewilderment].