Synonyms and Antonyms for avert

Synonyms:

• deflect
• avoid
• forestall
• stave off
• head off
• fend off
• ward off
• foreclose
• forbid
• debar
• forfend
• preclude
• forefend
• obviate
• prevent

Antonyms:

• refrain
• attack
• permit
• decriminalize
• decriminalise

Synonyms:

• turn away
• turn

Antonyms:

• confront
• validate
• consume