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turn away
verbs
move so as not face somebody or something
turn away
is a type of (narrower)
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
"Turn towards me"; "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"; "She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs"
turn
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
bend,
deflect,
turn away
refuse entrance or membership
"They turned away hundreds of fans"; "Black people were often rejected by country clubs"
refuse,
reject,
turn away,
turn down
turn away or aside
"They averted their eyes when the King entered"
avert,
turn away
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