turn away meaning and definition

TURN AWAY verb

Definition of turn away (verb)

1. move so as not face somebody or something
2. turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
   • synonyms: bend, deflect
3. refuse entrance or membership
   • "They turned away hundreds of fans"; "Black people were often rejected by country clubs"
   • synonyms: refuse, reject, turn down
   • antonym: admit
4. turn away or aside
   • "They averted their eyes when the King entered"
   • synonyms: avert