turned away Synonyms

turned away Meaning

turned away

repel, to refuse to let in, to send away, to start to go away, deflect, avert, to refuse admittance or acceptance to

FAQs About the word turned away

repel, to refuse to let in, to send away, to start to go away, deflect, avert, to refuse admittance or acceptance to

resisted, repulsed,turned back, repelled, fended (off), opposed, staved off, rebutted,beat off, fought

welcomed,embraced,hailed,

The security guard turned away the unauthorized visitors at the gate.

The library was closed, and the sign on the door turned away disappointed patrons.

Despite his pleas, the immigration officer turned away the asylum seeker at the border.

The store clerk turned away the customer who tried to pay with an expired credit card.