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