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Definition of Avert
1. Verb. Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. "Avert a strike"
Exact synonyms: Avoid, Debar, Deflect, Fend Off, Forefend, Forfend, Head Off, Obviate, Stave Off, Ward Off
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Avertable, Avertible, Avoidable, Obviation
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Avertable, Avertible, Avoidable, Obviation
2. Verb. Turn away or aside. "They averted their eyes when the King entered"
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
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