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| 1. | [ verb ] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening | |
| Synonyms: | avoid stave_off head_off ward_off obviate fend_off deflect debar | |
| Examples: | "Let's avoid a confrontation" "head off a confrontation" "avert a strike" |
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| Related terms: | prevent obviation | |
| 2. | [ verb ] turn away or aside | |
| Synonyms: | turn_away | |
| Examples: | "They averted their eyes when the King entered" |
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| Related terms: | turn aversion | |
| Similar spelling: |
averting Averitt Averett Averette avaritia |
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