Synonyms for

Averted

Verb / ʌˈvɜ:tɪd / Another word for averted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

turned away or prevented from happening

Synonyms & similar words

debar obviate avoid forefend wardoff headoff fendoff staveoff forfend avert deflect turnaway prevented avoided dodged evaded deterred forestalled thwarted obviated repelled hindering blocking halting stopping checking intercepted counteracted

Example sentences

  1. He averted a car accident by quickly hitting the brakes.
  2. She averted a fight by apologizing.
  3. The doctor averted a potential health crisis by catching the disease early.
  4. The security guard averted a theft by noticing suspicious behavior.
  5. The politician averted a scandal by addressing it head-on.

Quotes

  • The only way to avert a crisis is to be aware of it.
  • We must learn to live together as brothers or we will perish together as fools.
  • An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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