Synonyms of averts

averts

verb

present tense third-person singular of avert

as in prevents

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

her careful planning averted disaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevents
• avoids
• precludes
• forestalls
• obviates
• provides
• escapes
• helps
• anticipates
• neutralizes
• nullifies
• thwarts
• saves
• evades
• deters
• heads off
• hinders
• impedes
• deflects
• shuns
• negates
• prohibits
• staves off
• forbids
• eschews
• balks
• shakes
• frustrates
• eludes
• counteracts
• circumvents
• hampers
• retards
• interferes (with)
• foils
• inhibits
• halts
• stops
• dodges
• baffles
• counterbalances
• shirks
• blocks
• offsets
• stalls
• checkmates
• compensates (for)
• fends (off)
• checks
• arrests
• makes up (for)
• wards (off)
• bars
• ducks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assists
• aids
• facilitates
• abets
• eases
• smoothes
• smooths
• promotes
• encourages
• furthers
• advances
• fosters
• cultivates
• allows
• nurtures
• leaves
• permits
• lets
• forwards
• unclogs