averting

Noun
Synonyms: aversion

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. the act of preventing something from occurring“averting danger was his responsibility”
  2. the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away“averting her gaze meant that she was angry”Synonyms: aversion
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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. [1913 Webster]

When atheists and profane persons do hear of so many discordant and contrary opinions in religion, it doth avert them from the church. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

Till ardent prayer averts the public woe. --Prior. [1913 Webster]

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