turn away

Verb
  1. Move so as not face somebody or something (synset 201912802)
    is a type of: turn - change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
  2. Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest (synset 202038145)
    is a type of: turn - change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
    same as: bend, deflect
  3. Refuse entrance or membership (synset 202508565)
    "They turned away hundreds of fans"; "Black people were often rejected by country clubs"
    same as: refuse, reject, turn down
    verb group: disdain, freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, spurn, turn down - reject with contempt
  4. Turn away or aside (synset 202038356)
    "They averted their eyes when the King entered"
    is a type of: turn - change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
    same as: avert

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