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