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:
- retarded
- circumvented
- eluded
- foiled
- nullified
- impeded
- neutralized
- staved off
- offset
- deterred
- forbade
- thwarted
- prohibited
- negated
- shunned
- hampered
- saved
- eschewed
- blocked
- deflected
- baffled
- dodged
- frustrated
- barred
- balked
- halted
- evaded
- checkmated
- counteracted
- stopped
- shook
- interfered (with)
- hindered
- counterbalanced
- headed off
- stalled
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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, 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.