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Avert

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To turn away or prevent

Usage:

• The lifeguard averted a potential drowning by quickly reaching the struggling swimmer and bringing them safely to shore.
• He tried to avert his gaze from the gruesome accident scene.
• The government implemented strict measures to avert an economic crisis.

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