 averting |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of preventing something from occurring | |
| Examples: | "averting danger was his responsibility" |
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| Related terms: | prevention | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away | |
| Synonyms: | aversion | |
| Examples: | "averting her gaze meant that she was angry" |
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| Related terms: | avoidance avert | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the act of turning away | |
| Examples: | "averting her gaze means that she must be angry with me" |
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| Related terms: | avoidance | |
| Similar spelling: |
avert avertible Averitt Averett Averette avaritia |
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