Synonyms of avert

avert

verb

ə-ˈvərt 

as in to prevent

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

her careful planning averted disaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevent
• forestall
• avoid
• preclude
• obviate
• help
• provide
• head off
• escape
• anticipate
• stave off
• thwart
• save
• deter
• nullify
• neutralize
• evade
• hinder
• impede
• deflect
• shake
• prohibit
• negate
• shun
• frustrate
• forbid
• hamper
• counteract
• elude
• interfere (with)
• retard
• offset
• stop
• balk
• eschew
• circumvent
• inhibit
• halt
• fend (off)
• ward (off)
• block
• stall
• make up (for)
• counterbalance
• compensate (for)
• foil
• checkmate
• shirk
• dodge
• check
• arrest
• baffle
• bar
• duck

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assist
• aid
• facilitate
• promote
• encourage
• ease
• abet
• forward
• advance
• let
• allow
• further
• smooth
• permit
• cultivate
• foster
• leave
• unclog
• nurture

Examples of avert in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Disneyland workers ratify contract that averted strike. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024

In a satirical and timely examination of human nature, the tales depict 10 Italians fleeing to the country to avert the plague, as in Jordan's series. —Rendy Jones, EW.com, 27 July 2024

The impending strike comes after a strike planned for July 17 was averted, following an agreement last week between ADP and union representatives to award bonuses to all airport staff during the Olympics period. —Koh Ewe, TIME, 24 July 2024

On its own, the Kigali Amendment would avert almost 1 degree Fahrenheit of warming by the end of the century. —Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 July 2024