To turn away, ward off, or to prevent
Avert
to use a situation or person in an unfair or selfish way; to gain advantage by doing something unethical
Exploit
feeling compassion, sorrow, or pity for the hardships of another
Sympathy
cast back light
Reflect
to rule with insolence or disrespect
Domineer
to stick completely to a surface or substance; or to believe in and follow the practices of; to conform or follow rules exactly
Adhere
to take away to an undisclosed location against their will
Abduct
one to whom secrets are entrusted
Confidant
Producing gentle or soft light; brightness, gleam, shine, sheen
Luster
having sunk to a lower and usually corrupt and vicious state : having low moral standards
Degenerate
rough, course, harsh; relating to scraping “away” at something
Abrasive
to establish in the favor of good graces of others
Ingratiate
well-bred or refined; sophisticated
Genteel
to light up, to brighten up with light
Illuminate
tending to erupt in violence
Volatile
to condense or shorten something
Abridge
run away, often taking something or somebody along
Abscond
an important person who inspires or influences other; an expert; “a shining star”
Luminary
relaxed, peaceful
Tranquility
unbeliever
Infidel
to cancel, deny, repeal; take “away”
Abrogate
deliberate breach of faith or trust
Perfidy
inclined to associate with the “flock” or group; fond of being with others; sociable
Gregarious
to bring light upon something; to make something clear
Elucidate
an individual who is dissatisfied and complains about political, social, and other living conditions
Malcontent