look away

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Verb look away has 1 sense

look away - avert one's gaze; "She looked away when the nurse pricked her arm with the needle"
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Term: Look Away

Definition:

To divert one's gaze or attention from someone or something intentionally.

It can also mean to prevent oneself from noticing, acknowledging, or considering someone or something.

Sample Sentences:

1. She couldn't bear to look at him, so she quickly looked away.
2. The detective purposely looked away when the suspect entered the room.
3. I tried to look away from the horror movie, but my curiosity got the better of me.
4. The teacher asked the students to look away from their textbooks and pay attention to the discussion.
5. Despite the breathtaking view outside, she chose to look away and focus on her work.

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