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Definition of Turn Away

• (verb) move so as not face somebody or something
• (verb) turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
• (verb) turn away or aside; "They averted their eyes when the King entered"
• (verb) refuse entrance or membership; "They turned away hundreds of fans"; "Black people were often rejected by country clubs"

Synonyms of Turn Away

• Deflect
• Bend
• Reject
• Turn Down
• Refuse
• Avert

Antonyms of Turn Away

• Admit

Homophones of Turn Away