Synonyms for
avert
1. avert (v.)
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Synonyms:
prevent
stave off
forbid
debar
avoid
forefend
deflect
obviate
head off
foreclose
forestall
forfend
ward off
preclude
fend off
2. avert (v.)
turn away or aside
Synonyms:
turn
turn away
