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AVERTS Synonyms

There are 31 synonyms of the word averts. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word averts. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for AVERTS

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1stops
verbv
2avoids
verbv
3blocks
verb, nounv, n
4checks
verb, nounv, n
5deflects
verbv
6deters
verbv
7discourages
verbv
8diverts
verbv
9foils
verb, nounv, n
10forestalls
verbv
11hinders
verbv
12inhibits
verbv
13obviates
verbv
14precludes
verbv
15prevents
verbv
16repels
verbv
17restrains
verbv
18sidetracks
verbv
19thwarts
verbv
20avoid
verbv

Best Hypernyms For AVERTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for averts, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
forbid foreclose forestall preclude prevent stops turn avoids checks deters halts hinders inhibits obstructs prevents thwarts

Alternatives for STOPS

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