Definition of Avert

1. Verb. Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. "Avert a strike"


2. Verb. Turn away or aside. "They averted their eyes when the King entered"
Exact synonyms: Turn Away
Generic synonyms: Turn
Derivative terms: Aversion

Definition of Avert

1. v. t. To turn aside, or away; as, to avert the eyes from an object; to ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of; as, how can the danger be averted? "To avert his ire."

2. v. i. To turn away.

Definition of Avert

1. to turn away [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Avert

aversion therapy
aversion therapy
aversive
aversively
aversiveness
aversivenesses
aversives
aversive behaviour
aversive conditioning
aversive conditioning
aversive control
aversive stimulus
aversive stimulus
aversive therapy
aversive training
avert (current term)
avertable
averted
averter
averters
avertible
averting
averts
aves
Aves
Avesta
Avestan
Ave Maria
aVF
avgas

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