averted Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
Weak:
- hindered
- eluded
- dodged
- baffled
- checkmated
- stopped
- impeded
- interfered-with-
- balked
- frustrated
- shunned
- neutralized
- deterred
- forbade
- saved
- shook
- headed-off
- hampered
- counterbalanced
- barred
- prohibited
- staved-off
- eschewed
- counteracted
- retarded
- halted
- negated
- nullified
- deflected
- foiled
- evaded
- offset
- thwarted
- circumvented
- blocked
- 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, obviated, anticipated, precluded,avoided, escaped, provided, helped, forestalled, hindered
smoothed, abetted, abetted, eased,aided, assisted, aided, assisted, eased, facilitated
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.
