turn away

1. (verb) move so as not face somebody or something
Related Words: turn

2. (verb) turn away or aside; "They averted their eyes when the King entered"
Synonyms: avert
Related Words: turn

3. (verb) turn from a straight course or fixed direction
Synonyms: bend, deflect
Related Words: turn

4. (verb) refuse entrance or membership; "They turned away hundreds of fans"; "Black people were often rejected by country clubs"
Synonyms: refuse, reject, turn down



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