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English noun: averting

1. averting (act) the act of preventing something from occurring


SamplesAverting danger was his responsibility.


Broader (hypernym)bar, prevention

2. averting (act) the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away


SamplesAverting her gaze meant that she was angry.


Synonymsaversion


Broader (hypernym)avoidance, dodging, shunning, turning away









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