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Definition of Putrefarotting; Examples of Putrefaction in a senPutrefaction of the animal made the area where it died smell horrible.  Fearing that putrefaction would take place, the baker placed the vegetables in tight bags that are supposed to help keep things fresh.  She did not fear death, but putrefaction, and opted for cremation instead.  As putrefaction of … [Read more...] about Putrefaction used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Putassumed to be asExamples of Putative in a senEven though there has not been a DNA test, everyone accepts Jason as the girl’s putative father.  The film’s putative conclusion led me to believe the hero would return in a sequel.  With Fat Tony in prison, Salvatore is now viewed as the putative boss of the mob.  Many people see chicken soup as a … [Read more...] about Putative used in sentence example & words in English

Definition oto set or lay in a certain location orExamples of Put in a senMy mother put each plate down at the place setting on the table so that we would be able to eat dinner quickly.  The little girl watched as her mother put make-up on her face so that she had a more glamorous look.  The interior designer decided to put the sofa along the long wall to make the … [Read more...] about Put used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pto offer or show a certain skill or emotion in a difficult situExamples of Put up in a senThe boxer put up a strong fight but wasn’t able to defeat his opponent in any of the rounds.  When learning that her husband wanted a divorce, the wife put up a brave face and pretended that the news didn’t hurt her.  To get what he wanted from the kind woman, the … [Read more...] about Put up used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puto release something or make it avaiExamples of Put out in a senThe band has put out a new record that was made available on iTunes last Friday.  When my boss put out a memo saying we had a staff meeting, I became aware of the conference.  The fashion designer has decided to put out a new fall line of handbags for the everyday woman.  Most … [Read more...] about Put out used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puan undesirable or unpleasant feature of someExamples of Put Off in a senMost people like to go to the movie theater, but loud and obnoxious audiences can often be a major put off for them.  I usually enjoy watching football, but if I don’t personally care about the teams playing it’s just a put off and I’d rather watch something else.  Normally I love … [Read more...] about Put Off used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puta degrading statement that criticizes or inExamples of Put down in a senAlthough he claimed to be joking, the overweight woman knew that her boss’s fat joke was a directed put down.  Angered by his mother’s critical put down, the irritated boy stormed out of the room.  The critical father tried to sell his put down as advice, but everyone knew he was … [Read more...] about Put down used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of aggressive and tending to use forceful methods to get others to do what you want them Examples of Pushy in a senThe pushy salesperson kept trying to sell his wares even though the people on the beach didn’t want to buy.  Because the aggressive customers can be so rude and pushy, the customer service rep hates working during the holiday season.  The pushy … [Read more...] about Pushy used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puexerting force on something by pressing againExamples of Pushing in a senSharon spends her afternoon at the park pushing her little sister on the swing.  The woman spent a few seconds pushing on the door that clearly said: “pull.”  One day at school, Jack got in trouble for pushing his friend down in the mud puddle.  Most Searched Words (with V … [Read more...] about Pushing used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pusa negative response to a change orExamples of Pushback in a senAfraid of pushback from angry customers, the airline decided to remove the hidden baggage fees.  The pushback from upset parents pressured the teacher into relaxing her strict grading policy.  Because of negative pushback from the press, the politician decided to release an apology to … [Read more...] about Pushback used in sentence example & words in English

Definition ofto shove or thrust at someExamples of Push in a senThe small bully would always push his victim on the playground causing his victim to fall forward onto the ground.  When Sylvia was hesitant to go into the bar, her friend did push her slightly causing Sylvia to take a few steps into the establishment.  As the drunk couple would stumble while waiting in … [Read more...] about Push used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puarea of authority or coExamples of Purview in a senThe accountant’s purview includes any of the company’s financial matters.  Since Rick is only a writer and not the magazine editor, his purview is only the content he produces.  The general does not have purview over those who are not under his military command.  Under the treaty, the island was … [Read more...] about Purview used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Purvan individual who provides supplies for others, often Examples of Purveyor in a senEven during times of war rationing, the purveyor was able to find coffee and sugar for the wealthy families.  The weapons purveyor is wanted in several countries for providing radicals with bombs.  When we asked the wine purveyor about his best bottles, he mentioned a … [Read more...] about Purveyor used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Purvethe act of providing goods as a busExamples of Purveyance in a senThrough the purveyance of a good CEO, you can make a living selling almost any item out there.  If you want to make a profit through purveyance, you will need to establish a business with good selling practices.  If your job is to provide goods for people, you are engaging in … [Read more...] about Purveyance used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Purconsisting of or discharginExamples of Purulent in a senThe patient’s purulent nasal discharge is full of pus, so the doctor knows that an infection is likely.  Many bacteria cause a purulent expulsion that consists of both fluid and pus.  Yellow pus running out of the little girl’s eye let her teacher know that she had purulent conjunctivitis. … [Read more...] about Purulent used in sentence example & words in English