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