1. (verb) turn away
move so as not face somebody or something
Synonyms: avert, deflect, bend, turn down, reject, turn away, refuse
2. (verb) deflect, bend, turn away
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
Synonyms: distract, bow, avert, ward off, refuse, twist, bend, deform, obviate, fend off, stave off, block, debar, avoid, head off, forfend, stoop, forefend, parry, flex, turn away, deflect, reject, crouch, turn, turn down
3. (verb) reject, turn down, turn away, refuse
refuse entrance or membership
Synonyms: freeze off, eliminate, rule out, avert, deflect, deny, resist, bend, winnow out, lower, decline, lour, spurn, pass up, pooh-pooh, reject, disapprove, disdain, scorn, defy, turn away, refuse, turn down
4. (verb) avert, turn away
turn away or aside
Synonyms: deflect, head off, refuse, obviate, forfend, forefend, avoid, turn down, stave off, fend off, bend, turn away, debar, ward off, reject, avert
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Synonyms for turn away 
