TURN AWAY

• (verb) move so as not face somebody or something

• (verb) turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

  synonyms : bend , deflect

• (verb) turn away or aside

  "They averted their eyes when the King entered"

  synonyms : avert

• (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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