"averT" is probably misspelled. Trying avert instead Definition of avert
1
[ verb ] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

Synonyms

avoid stave_off head_off ward_off obviate fend_off deflect debar

Examples

"Let's avoid a confrontation" "head off a confrontation" "avert a strike"

Used in print

(Ann Hebson, The Lattimer Legend....)

Joel came and sat mutely with her , sharing her pain and anguish , averting his eyes from the ice_packs on her bosom .

Related terms

prevent obviation

2
[ verb ] turn away or aside

Synonyms

turn_away

Examples

"They averted their eyes when the King entered"

Used in print

(Vina Delmar, The Big Family....)

The prisoners averted their eyes but not before he had glimpsed hatred and anger .

Related terms

turn aversion

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Rhymes with

subvert convert evert extrovert divert divert revert overt invert culvert revert pervert convert overt pervert covert introvert

Phonetic and Homophones

AH0 V ER1 T

Similar Spelling

averting Averitt Averett Averette avaritia

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