DRIVE (AWAY OR OFF) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

drive (away or off)

verb

Definition of drive (away or off)

as in to turn away

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Sprague told the jury that Clancy was never turned away from mental health care, but that in fact Clancy refused help.

— Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
This summer, Whatley’s campaign barred journalists from mainstream and left-leaning outlets from events, while Cooper’s campaign turned away staffers from two conservative outlets, but local coverage focused more heavily on Whatley.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

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