averted Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
Weak:
- halted
- hampered
- barred
- counterbalanced
- shunned
- blocked
- circumvented
- checkmated
- prohibited
- dodged
- eluded
- evaded
- hindered
- frustrated
- shook
- offset
- nullified
- neutralized
- thwarted
- saved
- forbade
- staved-off
- deflected
- headed-off
- counteracted
- foiled
- interfered-with-
- stalled
- eschewed
- baffled
- impeded
- deterred
- negated
- retarded
- stopped
- balked
Meaning of averted
averted (imp. & p. p.)
of Avert
averted (a.)
Turned away, esp. as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious.
FAQs About the word averted
of Avert, Turned away, esp. as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious.
prevented, anticipated, obviated, escaped, forestalled, provided, precluded,avoided, helped, halted
aided, smoothed, aided, abetted, smoothed, eased, facilitated, facilitated, eased, abetted
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.
