Synonyms of avert

avert

verb

ə-ˈvərt 

as in to prevent

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

her careful planning averted disaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevent
• forestall
• avoid
• preclude
• obviate
• help
• provide
• head off
• escape
• anticipate
• stave off
• thwart
• save
• deter
• nullify
• neutralize
• evade
• hinder
• impede
• deflect
• shake
• prohibit
• negate
• shun
• frustrate
• forbid
• hamper
• counteract
• elude
• interfere (with)
• retard
• offset
• stop
• balk
• eschew
• circumvent
• inhibit
• halt
• fend (off)
• ward (off)
• block
• stall
• make up (for)
• counterbalance
• compensate (for)
• foil
• checkmate
• shirk
• dodge
• check
• arrest
• baffle
• bar
• duck

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assist
• aid
• facilitate
• promote
• encourage
• ease
• abet
• forward
• advance
• let
• allow
• further
• smooth
• permit
• cultivate
• foster
• leave
• unclog
• nurture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of avert

Unfortunately, this crucial information fell through the cracks, and six months later, the patient returned with metastatic cancer — an outcome that could have been averted with timely follow-up. —Rob El Kareh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025

The danger looks to be averted, as Kovacic recovers to collect Bellingham’s header, beating Garcia to the ball. —Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025

Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan, a Democrat who chairs the Council’s Finance Committee and co-leads the budget negotiations, argued that just like in the past few cycles, the city has enough money to avert cuts. —Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025

The pleas averted a jury trial that was scheduled to start this week in downtown Los Angeles. —Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2025