The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Avert \A*vert"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Averted; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Averting.] [L. avertere; a, ab + vertere to turn: cf. OF.
   avertir. See Verse, n.]
   To turn aside, or away; as, to avert the eyes from an object;
   to ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of; as,
   how can the danger be averted? "To avert his ire." --Milton.
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         When atheists and profane persons do hear of so many
         discordant and contrary opinions in religion, it doth
         avert them from the church.              --Bacon.
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         Till ardent prayer averts the public woe. --Prior.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Averted \A*vert"ed\, a.
   Turned away, esp. as an expression of feeling; also,
   offended; unpropitious.
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         Who scornful pass it with averted eye.   --Keble.
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