avert

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avert Definition

• (v) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let''s avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
• (v) turn away or aside; "They averted their eyes when the King entered"

avert Synonyms

• avert
• avoid
• debar
• deflect
• fend off
• head off
• obviate
• stave off
• turn away
• ward off