DRIVING (AWAY OR OFF) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

driving (away or off)

verb

Definition of driving (away or off)

present participle of drive (away or off)

as in turning away

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turning away

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At present, prison abolitionists have demanded new conditions for addressing racial capital, turning away from the brutal system of punitive measures to a framework of racial repair.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Some are even turning away from other top-tier brands due to lack of transparency.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 July 2026

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