Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
look-away
verb
/ˈlʊk əˈweɪ/
Definition
The act of turning one’s gaze away from something or someone.
Examples
- She had to look away during the scary scenes of the movie.
- He couldn’t help but look away when she started talking about her problems.
- In moments of discomfort, many people instinctively look away.
Meaning
To avert one’s eyes or attention; to intentionally not look at something.
Synonyms
- avert
- turn away
- divert
