Word Information

Avert

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Definitions for Avert

verb
prevent the occurrence of
Synonyms
debar forefend forfend obviate deflect head off stave off fend off avoid ward off
Examples
  1. prevent from happening
  2. Let's avoid a confrontation
  3. head off a confrontation
  4. avert a strike
verb
turn away or aside
Synonyms
turn away
Examples
  1. They averted their eyes when the King entered

Scrabble (8 points)

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