Synonyms of turned away

turned away

verb

past tense of turn away

as in turned back

to drive back

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turned back
• repulsed
• repelled
• resisted
• beat off
• fought
• rebutted
• fended (off)
• staved off
• opposed
• held off
• deflected
• stood off
• withstood
• warded (off)
• defied
• spurned
• rebuffed
• snubbed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• embraced
• welcomed
• hailed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of turned away

In three more states, many eligible families who applied were simply turned away. — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Ultimately, Cramer said investors have turned away from the Magnificent Seven just as the companies could begin reaping the rewards of their massive AI investments. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

At this, Clarkson immediately teared up and briefly turned away from the audience. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

Sprague told the jury that Clancy was never turned away from mental health care, but that in fact Clancy refused help. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

This summer, Whatley’s campaign barred journalists from mainstream and left-leaning outlets from events, while Cooper’s campaign turned away staffers from two conservative outlets, but local coverage focused more heavily on Whatley. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

The guide would include information about candidates, how to vote and what to do if you're turned away from the polls. — Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026

Reese kept attacking her, kept getting turned away and then got the one layup nobody contested after the result had already been decided. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Last fall, the Supreme Court turned away Maxwell's appeal, which centered on the nonprosecution agreement, leaving her conviction and sentence intact. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026