MeanOF

avert

- verb (v)

Meaning: thwart avoid by turning away

Synonyms: avoid deflect deter divert fend off foil forestall frustrate halt look away preclude prevent rule out shove aside shunt stave off turn turn aside turn away ward off
Antonyms: aid help

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