Avert \A*vert"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Averted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Averting.] [L. avertere; a, ab + vertere to turn: cf. OF.
avertir. See Verse, 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." --Milton.
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When atheists and profane persons do hear of so many
discordant and contrary opinions in religion, it doth
avert them from the church. --Bacon.
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Till ardent prayer averts the public woe. --Prior.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
averting
n 1: the act of preventing something from occurring; "averting
danger was his responsibility"
2: the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away; "averting
her gaze meant that she was angry" [syn: aversion]
WordNet (r) 2.0
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