turn away
Meaning
- (literally, transitive) To rotate so as not to face someone or something.
- (intransitive, literally) To rotate oneself so as not to face someone or something.
- (literally, transitive) To bend or turn from a fixed course.
- (intransitive, literally) To bend or turn from a fixed course.
- (figuratively, transitive) To refuse to admit someone or accept something.
- (figuratively, transitive) To avert or ward off the occurrence or effects of.
- (dated, transitive) To dismiss from service.
- (figuratively, intransitive) To forsake or refuse an association or commitment.
Synonyms
turn aside
drive back
détourner
afastar
afkeren
desviar
declino
abweisen
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