Word Meaning

averts definition and meaning

n. 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."
v. i. To turn away.

Crossword clues for averts

- Forestall
- Head off
- Head off to get rate fixed around five
- Prevent
- Prevent (disaster)
- Steer clear of
- Swear to start then forestall
- Turn aside
- Turn aside Vera first thing
- Turn away
- Ward off
- Dodges
- Heads off
- Prevents
- Prevents braver tsar losing extremities
- Wards off