averted Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
Weak:
- forbade
- stopped
- hampered
- headed-off
- impeded
- offset
- foiled
- barred
- saved
- shunned
- evaded
- deflected
- blocked
- halted
- neutralized
- negated
- circumvented
- checkmated
- eschewed
- balked
- counteracted
- counterbalanced
- deterred
- shook
- nullified
- eluded
- dodged
- frustrated
- interfered-with-
- staved-off
- hindered
- prohibited
- baffled
- thwarted
- retarded
- stalled
Meaning of averted
averted (imp. & p. p.)
of Avert
averted (a.)
Turned away, esp. as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious.
averted Sentence Examples
- The driver's quick reflexes averted a catastrophic collision at the intersection.
- The diligent lifeguard averted a potential drowning by rescuing a struggling swimmer.
- The negotiations were heated, but the mediator's diplomatic skills averted a diplomatic crisis.
- The doctor's timely intervention averted a potentially fatal heart attack.
- The early warning system averted a catastrophic flood by evacuating residents before the storm hit.
- The intervention of a bystander averted a violent crime by distracting the perpetrator.
- The installation of smoke detectors averted a house fire by alerting the occupants in time.
- The diplomat's astute observations averted a misunderstanding that could have led to international conflict.
- The scientist's breakthrough averted the spread of a deadly virus by developing an effective vaccine.
- The firefighter's heroic efforts averted a major chemical explosion by neutralizing the leak.
FAQs About the word averted
of Avert, Turned away, esp. as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious.
prevented, forestalled, provided,avoided, helped, precluded, anticipated, escaped, obviated, forbade
eased, assisted, smoothed, facilitated, facilitated, smoothed, abetted,aided, assisted, eased
The driver's quick reflexes averted a catastrophic collision at the intersection.
The diligent lifeguard averted a potential drowning by rescuing a struggling swimmer.
The negotiations were heated, but the mediator's diplomatic skills averted a diplomatic crisis.
The doctor's timely intervention averted a potentially fatal heart attack.
