Avert Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Avert

Meaning 1 : prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

    Example : avert a strike

    Synonyms : avoid,  debar,  deflect,  fend off,  forefend,  forfend,  head off,  obviate,  stave off,  ward off
Meaning 2 : turn away or aside

    Example : They averted their eyes when the King entered

    Synonyms : turn away