averted (Meaning)

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averted (imp. & p. p.)

of Avert

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Turned away, esp. as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious.

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.

of Avert, Turned away, esp. as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious.

prevented, forestalled, anticipated, provided,avoided, helped, escaped, obviated, precluded, retarded

aided, eased, abetted,aided, facilitated, assisted, facilitated, abetted, smoothed, 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.