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Synonyms for Turn Away (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (refuse entrance or membership):
refuse, reject, refuse, reject, turn down

WordNet sense 2 (turn away or aside):
avert

WordNet sense 3 (turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest):
bend, deflect


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