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TURN AWAY

Definition:

[verb] move so as not face somebody or something
[verb] turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest
Synonyms: deflect, bend
[verb] refuse entrance or membership; "They turned away hundreds of fans"; "Black people were often rejected by country clubs"
Synonyms: reject, turn down, refuse
[verb] turn away or aside; "They averted their eyes when the King entered"
Synonyms: avert