turning one's back
- betrayalBreaking of trust
- abandonmentAct of leaving permanently
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- cold shoulderIntentional dismissive treatment
- dismissalRemoval from position
snub · ignoring · walking away · desertion · disregard · forsaking · shunning · rebuff · spurning · disloyalty · retreat · departure · indifference · neglect · avoidance · estrangement · aloofness · stonewalling
attention and engagement
turning one's backfacing
Directed toward something
engaging · acknowledging · leaning in · paying attention · attending to
loyalty and commitment
turning one's backstanding by
Ready to act
supporting · keeping faith · championing · defending · staying true
confrontation vs. avoidance
turning one's backconfronting
Addressing directly
standing one's ground · tackling · taking on · stepping up · digging in