Synonyms of turns away

turns away

verb

present tense third-person singular of turn away

as in turns back

to drive back

using tree branches, the campers were able to turn away the charging fox, which was apparently rabid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turns back
• repels
• repulses
• resists
• fends (off)
• beats off
• staves off
• fights
• rebuts
• stands off
• holds off
• deflects
• opposes
• withstands
• wards (off)
• defies
• spurns
• rebuffs
• snubs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• embraces
• welcomes
• hails