averted

/əˈvɜːtɪd/ · verb

Meaning

To turn aside or away.
To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
To turn away.
To turn away.
Turned away, especially as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious.

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)gaze(English)catastrophe(English)timely(English)disaster(English)

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Sources

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