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avert

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Synonyms & Antonyms of avert

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

her careful planning averted disaster

Synonyms for avert

forestall,
head off,
help,
obviate,
preclude,
prevent,
stave off

Words Related to avert

anticipate,
provide

negate,
neutralize,
nullify

save

baffle,
balk,
checkmate,
deter,
foil,
frustrate,
thwart

bar,
block,
hamper,
hinder,
impede,
interfere (with),
retard,
stall

deflect,
fend (off),
stop,
ward (off)

avoid,
circumvent,
dodge,
duck,
elude,
escape,
eschew,
evade,
shake,
shirk,
shun

forbid,
inhibit,
prohibit

arrest,
check,
halt,
stop

compensate (for),
counteract,
counterbalance,
make up (for),
offset

Near Antonyms for avert

abet,
aid,
assist

ease,
facilitate,
smooth,
unclog

advance,
cultivate,
encourage,
forward,
foster,
further,
nurture,
promote

allow,
leave,
let,
permit

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“Avert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avert. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.

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