lean away

Examples (10)

• She instinctively leaned away from the sudden loud noise.
• The shy child would lean away when approached by strangers.
• He watched the scene, leaning away from the edge of the cliff.
• Don't lean away; come closer so I can hear you.
• As the car swerved, everyone leaned away from the impact.
• She tried to lean away from the smoke, but it followed her.
• The building appeared to lean away from its foundation after the earthquake.
• You should lean away from the railing if it feels unstable.
• He always leans away when someone tries to hug him.
• In horror, the witness leaned away from the gruesome sight.