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

But Cece found her in a nightgown, turned away from her screens, facing a small gray orb on the floor. — Jessica Contrera, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Spain, among the pre-tournament favorites, were held to a goalless draw by first-time World Cup qualifier Cape Verde, whose 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha turned away 27 shots. — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

The news comes after LuPone took to Instagram on July 2 to reveal the ship had been turned away from Turkey. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026

More than 200 people were turned away at the door as the venue reached capacity, with several dozen protesters briefly pushing past security and forcing entry into the room. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

In Baghlan province, students carrying smartphones have been turned away at the university gate. — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 10 July 2026

After being turned away by Kansas' Highland College because of his race, Carver continued to educate himself. — Norah Judson, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

Egypt had one more chance before the end of regulation, but Haissem Hassan was turned away by Souttar, who deflected the shot with his knee. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

Several American applicants were allegedly turned away even when the companies were actively hiring. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 2 July 2026