Definition of Averting

1. Noun. The act of preventing something from occurring. "Averting danger was his responsibility"

Generic synonyms: Bar, Prevention

2. Noun. The act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away. "Averting her gaze meant that she was angry"
Exact synonyms: Aversion
Generic synonyms: Avoidance, Dodging, Shunning, Turning Away
Derivative terms: Avert

Definition of Averting

1. avert [v] - See also: avert

Lexicographical Neighbors of Averting

aversives
aversive behaviour
aversive conditioning
aversive conditioning
aversive control
aversive stimulus
aversive stimulus
aversive therapy
aversive training
avert
avertable
averted
averter
averters
avertible
averting (current term)
averts
aves
Aves
Avesta
Avestan
Ave Maria
aVF
avgas
avgases
avgasses
avgolemono
avgolemonos
aviadenovirus
avian

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