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Turn away; ward off (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

avert

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'turn away' is the first definition.
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'ward off' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for avert that I've seen before include "Deflect away" , "Turn aside, perhaps gaze" , "Fend off" , "Turn away (ones eyes)" , "Ward off, deflect" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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