averting Antonyms
Meaning of averting
averting (n)
the act of preventing something from occurring
the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
averting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Avert
averting Sentence Examples
- By averting his gaze, he tried to conceal his nervousness.
- The driver's quick reflexes averted a serious accident.
- The peace negotiations aimed at averting further bloodshed.
- She averted a painful confrontation by changing the subject.
- The safety protocols were designed to avert any potential hazards.
- The government's timely actions averted an economic crisis.
- The doctor's prompt diagnosis averted complications.
- The earthquake warning system averted widespread damage.
- The spectators averted their eyes from the gruesome scene.
- By averting his attention from the task, he made a costly mistake.
FAQs About the word averting
the act of preventing something from occurring, the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) awayof Avert
prevention, precluding,avoidance, prohibiting, prohibition, barring, thwarting, deterrence, outlawing, nullification
assistance, assistance, aid, support, aid, support, promotion,backing, promotion, backing
By averting his gaze, he tried to conceal his nervousness.
The driver's quick reflexes averted a serious accident.
The peace negotiations aimed at averting further bloodshed.
She averted a painful confrontation by changing the subject.
