AVERT
Definition:
- [verb] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
Synonyms: debar, obviate, deflect, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off
- [verb] turn away or aside; "They averted their eyes when the King entered"
Synonyms: turn away
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