Synonyms of averted

averted

verb

past tense of avert

as in prevented

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

her careful planning averted disaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevented
• avoided
• precluded
• obviated
• forestalled
• helped
• escaped
• provided
• anticipated
• headed off
• saved
• nullified
• neutralized
• thwarted
• deterred
• evaded
• shook
• hampered
• staved off
• hindered
• foiled
• impeded
• deflected
• balked
• negated
• eluded
• stalled
• stopped
• shunned
• blocked
• baffled
• prohibited
• frustrated
• offset
• interfered (with)
• counteracted
• eschewed
• retarded
• forbade
• halted
• counterbalanced
• circumvented
• checkmated
• barred
• dodged
• made up (for)
• ducked
• inhibited
• checked
• arrested
• compensated (for)
• fended (off)
• warded (off)
• shirked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aided
• assisted
• abetted
• facilitated
• eased
• smoothed
• forwarded
• encouraged
• promoted
• furthered
• fostered
• cultivated
• left
• advanced
• permitted
• allowed
• let
• nurtured
• unclogged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of averted

However, when the camera reached Omri Shiff, a hurdler from Israel, both anchors inexplicably averted their attention to another participant who was apparently taking too long to get set. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

The call that might have averted disaster came into William Mulholland’s office that morning. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

The studies, and lack of follow-through, raise the issue about what could have averted the still-climbing death toll, and what steps need to be taken to prepare for an inevitable next earthquake. — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

The long-term care industry says not every clash can be averted. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026

Fortunately for both the Chenbot and millions of reality TV fans, disaster was averted as the host was saved thanks to a daring rescue attempt by a minor league baseball player by the name of Zach Cornell. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

But today, overshadowed by conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, the world has averted its gaze from Sudan. — Janine Di Giovanni, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026

Widespread intervention and work averted the Y2K crisis, Storment said. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Bo Bichette continued his hot streak with three hits, rookie Nolan McLean struck out nine in seven innings and the New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. — ABC News, 17 June 2026