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aavert, aveert, aver, averrt, avertt, avvert, vert

Avert — synonyms, definition

1. avert (Verb)

38 synonyms
alter avoid bulwark by-pass change convert cover debar defend deflect deviate divert elude fend off forefend forestall forfend fortify garrison guard • • •
2 definitions

avert (Verb) — Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. ex. "avert a strike"

avert (Verb) — Turn away or aside. ex. "They averted their eyes when the King entered"

6 types of
forbid foreclose forestall preclude prevent turn