Synonyms for turning
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : tur-ning |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɜr nɪŋ |
Top 10 synonyms for turning Other synonyms for the word turning
- about-face
- acidify
- address
- aim
- alter
- alternate
- apostatize
- appeal
- apply
- approach
- arc
- backslide
- be predisposed to
- become rancid
- bend
- break down
- bring round
- bruise
- call off
- capsize
- change into
- change position
- change sides
- circle
- circulate
- circumduct
- come around
- corner
- crick
- crumble
- curdle
- curve
- decay
- decompose
- depart
- derange
- desert
- detour
- detract
- deviate
- devote
- digress
- direct
- discompose
- disgust
- disintegrate
- dislocate
- disorder
- diverge
- divert
- double back
- dull
- eddy
- employ
- face about
- fashion
- favor
- ferment
- go around
- go back
- go bad
- go over
- go round
- ground
- grow into
- gyrate
- gyre
- hang a left
- hang a right
- have recourse
- hurt
- incline
- influence
- inverse
- invert
- lend
- loop
- make a left
- make a right
- make one sick
- metamorphose
- modify
- mold
- molder
- move
- move in a circle
- mutate
- nauseate
- negotiate
- orbit
- oscillate
- pass
- pass around
- pass into
- persuade
- pirouette
- pivot
- prefer
- prejudice
- prevail upon
- put
- putrefy
- rat
- rechannel
- recoil
- recur
- redirect
- refashion
- regress
- relapse
- remake
- remodel
- render
- renege
- renounce
- repair
- repudiate
- retrace
- retract
- return
- revert
- revolt
- roll
- rot
- rotate
- round
- run
- shape
- sheer
- shift
- shunt
- shy away
- sidetrack
- sour
- spin
- spoil
- sprain
- strain
- subvert
- sway
- swerve
- swing
- swirl
- switch
- swivel
- tack
- taint
- take a bend
- talk into
- tend
- tergiversate
- tergiverse
- throw
- transfigure
- transform
- translate
- transmute
- transpose
- turn one's energies to
- turn one's hand to
- twirl
- twist
- unbalance
- undertake
- undo
- unhinge
- unsettle
- upset
- utilize
- vary
- veer
- vibrate
- volte-face
- wax
- weave
- wheel
- whip
- whirl
- wind
- wrench
- yaw
- zigzag
Définition of turning
Origin :- late Old English turnian "to rotate, revolve," in part also from Old French torner "to turn," both from Latin tornare "turn on a lathe," from tornus "lathe," from Greek tornos "lathe, tool for drawing circles," from PIE root *tere- "to rub, rub by turning, turn, twist" (see throw (v.)). Expression to turn (something) into (something else) probably retains the classical sense of "to shape on a lathe" (attested in English from c.1300). Related: Turned; turning.
- To turn up "arrive" is recorded from 1755. Turn-off "something that dampens one's spirits" recorded by 1971 (said to have been in use since 1968); to turn (someone) on "excite, stimulate, arouse" is recorded from 1903. Someone should revive turn-sick "dizzy," which is attested from mid-15c. To turn (something) loose "set free" is recorded from 1590s. Turn down (v.) "reject" first recorded 1891, American English. Turn in "go to bed" is attested from 1690s, originally nautical. To turn the stomach "nauseate" is recorded from 1620s. To turn up one's nose as an expression of contempt is attested from 1779. Turning point is attested by 1836 in a figurative sense; literal sense from 1856.
- verb revolve, curve
- verb reverse; change course
- verb adapt, fit
- verb become sour or tainted
- verb use; resort to
- verb sicken
- verb change one's mind; defect
- verb twist a body part
- Things as trifling as the turning of a shell may restore you to your rights.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- “Master Headley will give us work, mayhap,” said Stephen, turning to Tibble.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- While she looked at one, she listened to the other, and her neck grew tired with turning.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- We employed our spare time in gymnastics, in turning, and in rambles.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- So turning from me, she spoke with quickness, Whither now, Clary Harlowe?
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- Then turning to me—You can bear the imputation of sullenness I see!
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- We have come to a turning point, a moment for hard decisions.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- She asked me, upon my turning from her, if she should not say any thing below of my compliances?
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- It was all in her smile and the turning of her eyes, which were very wide open.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- "You've treated me damned badly," said Banstead, turning on his heel.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
Antonyms for turning
- approve
- break
- build
- calm
- combine
- compose
- continue
- delight
- depart
- develop
- dislike
- flourish
- grow
- hold
- hurt
- ignore
- improve
- keep
- leave
- leave alone
- let go
- lose
- maintain
- make happy
- make well
- misuse
- neglect
- order
- persist
- placate
- please
- progress
- put together
- remain
- shun
- soothe
- stagnate
- stay
- steady
- stop
- straighten
- surrender
- unite
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