Synonyms for Avert
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Words related to "Avert" (verb) include debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect.
Verb
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
"Let's avoid a confrontation" "head off a confrontation" "avert a strike"
Synonyms
debarforefendforfendobviatedeflecthead offstave offfend offavoidward off
Broader
prevent
turn away or aside
"They averted their eyes when the King entered"
Synonyms
turn away
Broader
turn
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