avert

/əˈvɜːt/ · verb

Meaning

To turn aside or away.
To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
To turn away.
To turn away.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

stave off(English)obviate(English)avoid(English)turn away(English)ward off(English)debar(English)head off(English)deflect(English)catastrophe(English)calamity(English)misfortune(English)impending(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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