Synonyms of averting

averting 1 of 2

noun

as in prevention

the act or practice of keeping something from happening

the averting of forest fires can be helped by the clearing of dry underbrush

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevention
• avoidance
• prohibiting
• precluding
• prohibition
• neutralization
• thwarting
• barring
• forestallment
• circumvention
• nullification
• forbidding
• deterrence
• outlawing
• crossing
• enjoining
• negation
• debarment
• proscribing
• checkmate
• foiling
• baffling
• balking
• frustration
• interdiction
• determent
• proscription
• interdicting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assistance
• aid
• support
• backing
• promotion
• cultivation
• advancement
• facilitation
• encouragement
• nurture

averting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of avert

as in preventing

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

her careful planning averted disaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preventing
• forestalling
• avoiding
• precluding
• obviating
• helping
• providing
• anticipating
• escaping
• heading off
• saving
• thwarting
• deterring
• nullifying
• neutralizing
• evading
• impeding
• staving off
• hindering
• shaking
• deflecting
• retarding
• hampering
• prohibiting
• negating
• forbidding
• blocking
• offsetting
• shunning
• counteracting
• eluding
• interfering (with)
• stalling
• stopping
• eschewing
• barring
• halting
• foiling
• circumventing
• inhibiting
• balking
• frustrating
• fending (off)
• counterbalancing
• checkmating
• warding (off)
• dodging
• baffling
• ducking
• arresting
• shirking
• checking
• compensating (for)
• making up (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assisting
• aiding
• facilitating
• abetting
• easing
• smoothing
• promoting
• advancing
• furthering
• encouraging
• fostering
• leaving
• permitting
• cultivating
• forwarding
• letting
• allowing
• nurturing
• unclogging

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of averting

Verb

The lack of a clear outcome meant both sides could claim success, averting escalation. — Erik Lin-Greenberg, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

America’s greatest rival is single-handedly averting a global energy crisis. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

In 2026, Mattel is doubling down and averting any PR blunders with a Holiday Barbie that, by all accounts, looks genuinely gorgeous. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

An infusion of new federal housing funds has spared about 4,200 formerly homeless Angelenos from losing their rent subsidies in December, averting a looming wave of evictions. — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

The union representing roughly 2,000 hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium announced a tentative contract agreement Tuesday, averting a potential strike days before the venue hosts its first FIFA World Cup match. — City News Service, Daily News, 9 June 2026

Workers at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles reached a tentative agreement with management, averting the threat of a strike days before hosting the US team’s first World Cup football match. — Yash Roy, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026

The electric-vehicle maker’s accord with three workers was disclosed Wednesday in a court filing, averting a series of trials that were set to start earlier this week in state court in Oakland. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026