averted

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(a-vert-ed) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. 1 to turn away or aside; 2 to keep from happening; prevent

Example Sentence

She averted her eyes from the horrible sight.

Synonyms

prevent; ward off; turn aside; turn away

Antonyms

turn towards; help; aid

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averted
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Rhymes

  • blurted
  • flirted
  • skirted
  • spurted
  • squirted

  • alerted
  • asserted
  • averted
  • concerted
  • converted
  • deserted
  • diverted
  • exerted
  • inserted
  • inverted
  • perverted
  • reverted
  • subverted

  • reasserted
  • unconverted