Avert

v. t.	1.	To turn aside, or away; as, to avert the eyes from an object; to ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of; as, how can the danger be averted? "To avert his ire." [imp. & p. p. Averted; p. pr. & vb. n. Averting.] When atheists and profane persons do hear of so many discordant and contrary opinions in religion, it doth avert them from the church. - Bacon. Till ardent prayer averts the public woe. - Prior.
v. i.	1.	To turn away. Cold and averting from our neighbor's good. - Thomson.

Verb	1.	avert - prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike" Synonyms: deflect, fend off, head off, stave off, ward off, avoid, debar, obviate
	2.	avert - turn away or aside; "They averted their eyes when the King entered" Synonyms: turn away

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