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1. avert
verb. ['əˈvɝːt'] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
Synonyms
- forestall
- foreclose
- forbid
- stave off
- forefend
- obviate
- deflect
- forfend
- debar
- avoid
- ward off
- preclude
- fend off
- prevent
Antonyms
- decriminalize
- allow
- necessitate
- confront
Etymology
- avertere (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Avert
- disconcert
- vanwert
- subvert
- reassert
- mcwhirt
- dilbert
- convert
- concert
- boisvert
- unhurt
- thibert
- squirt
- revert
- pervert
- mcguirt
- mcgirt
- invert
- insert
- exert
- divert
- dessert
- desert
- spurt
- skirt
- schwerdt
- overt
- inert
- flirt
- evert
- blurt
How do you pronounce avert?
Pronounce avert as əˈvərt.
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Example sentences of the word avert
1. Verb, base form
Also anticipate and try to avert any unpleasant surprises.
Quotes containing the word avert
1. To be an artist means never to avert one's eyes.
- Akira Kurosawa
2. avert
verb. ['əˈvɝːt'] turn away or aside.
Synonyms
- turn away
Antonyms
- decriminalise
- legalize
Etymology
- avertere (Latin)