"turning-away" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: turnings-away [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|turnings-away}} turning-away (plural turnings-away)
  1. A deliberate rejection and movement or development in a different direction.
    Sense id: en-turning-away-en-noun-26DcBWeN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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