avert

Verb
  1. is a type of: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent - keep from happening or arising; make impossible
    same as: avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off
  2. is a type of: turn - change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
    same as: turn away

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