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Synonyms for turning away

Most common

avoidance dodging shunning

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A deliberate rejection and movement or development in a different direction.

Related words

Other spellings
turning-away

Example sentences

  • avoidance This is an egregious example of tax avoidance.
  • dodging He was caught fare-dodging by a ticket inspector.
  • shunning Tom's parents are shunning him.

By length

7 letters
dodging2
8 letters
shunning2
9 letters
avoidance3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (dodging2 = 2 syllables).