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Meaning of word avert from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Prevent the occurrence of. Prevent from happening.

Example : Let's avoid a confrontation.
Head off a confrontation.
Avert a strike.

Synonyms : avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off

Meaning : Turn away or aside.

Example : They averted their eyes when the King entered.

Synonyms : turn away

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