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The act or state of averting
“Averting the upcoming crisis required quick decision-making and effective problem-solving skills.”
Used or intended to avert or thwart danger or disaster
Present participle for to avert the occurrence of by taking preventative action
“A vigilant driver managed to stop the locomotive and avert a major disaster.”
Present participle for to turn aside or away
“They don't make for pretty reading and some of you may wish to avert your eyes now.”
Present participle for to divert one's mind or attention (to something else)
“A man may avert his attention from something presented to him, not because it is irrelevant to the subject at hand, or insignificant in itself, but because it is disturbing.”
Present participle for to impede the work or progress of
Present participle for to protect or shield from harm or danger
Present participle for to prevent oneself from
Present participle for to exclude or reject as a candidate or possibility
Present participle for to escape or keep away from
Present participle for to not be able to experience or take advantage of (an opportunity or chance)
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