Skip to content

What is another word for Avert? – 123 Avert Synonyms

    Need another word for Avert? Use these synonyms of Avert from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    prevent avoid evade escape dodge divert deflect turn deter discourage hinder obstruct block stop halt forestall preclude inhibit restrain check curb mitigate alleviate reduce minimize lessen avoid circumvent sidestep parry fender ward stave obviate

    Meaning of Avert

    According to Oxford Dictionary, "Avert" means to turn away or prevent something unpleasant or undesirable from happening.

    Definitions

    • * Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "Avert" as to turn away or aside, or to prevent from happening.

    Example Uses

    • The government took measures to avert a financial crisis by implementing austerity measures.
    • * She averted her eyes from the gruesome scene.
    • * The pilot had to avert the plane to avoid a collision with another aircraft.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    provoke cause induce incite trigger spark ignite fan fuel encourage facilitate help assist permit allow enable tolerate endure face confront invite attract court

    Related Nouns

    crisis disaster danger threat risk hazard accident emergency calamity catastrophe mishap misfortune tragedy problem issue difficulty obstacle hindrance impediment barrier blockage obstruction

    Related Verbs

    prevent avoid evade escape divert deflect deter discourage hinder obstruct block stop halt forestall preclude inhibit restrain check curb mitigate alleviate reduce minimize

    Related Adjectives

    preventative avoidable evasive diversionary deflective deterrent discouraging hindering obstructive blocking stopping halting forestalling preclusive inhibitive restraining curative mitigative alleviative reducible minimal