turning away

(noun) deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening. Synonyms: avoidance, turning away, shunning, dodging.

(verb) move so as not face somebody or something. Synonyms: turn away.

(verb) turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest. Synonyms: deflect, bend, turn away.

(verb) refuse entrance or membership. Synonyms: reject, turn down, turn away, refuse. Examples: "They turned away hundreds of fans." "Black people were often rejected by country clubs."

(verb) turn away or aside. Synonyms: avert, turn away. Example: "They averted their eyes when the king entered."