Canadian English Meaning of avert
avert
Other Canadian English words related to avert
- prevent
- anticipate
- avoid
- escape
- forestall
- Head off
- help
- obviate
- preclude
- provide
- balk
- block
- circumvent
- counteract
- deflect
- deter
- to elude
- eschew
- evade
- forbid
- frustrate
- halt
- hamper
- hinder
- impede
- inhibit
- negate
- neutralize
- nullify
- offset
- prohibit
- Retard
- save
- shake
- shun
- stall
- stave off
- stop
- Thwart
- fend (off)
- interfere (with)
- ward off **(off)
Nearest Words of avert
Definitions and Meaning of avert in English
avert (v)
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
turn away or aside
avert (n.)
To turn aside, or away; as, to avert the eyes from an object; to ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of; as, how can the danger be averted? To avert his ire.
avert (v. i.)
To turn away.
FAQs About the word avert
avert
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening, turn away or asideTo turn aside, or away; as, to avert the eyes from an object; to ward off, or prevent, the
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