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