Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Averting.
Averting - as a noun
The act of preventing something from occurring
Example: "Averting danger was his responsibility"
The act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
Example: "Averting her gaze meant that she was angry"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aversion11Averting - as a verb
To turn aside or away.
Example: "To avert the eyes from an object."
To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
Example: "How can the danger be averted?"
To turn away.
Example Sentences
"She tried averting the topic to avoid an argument."
"The driver swerved, averting a collision with the deer."
"They took immediate action, averting a potential disaster."
"The government implemented strict measures for averting an economic crisis."
"He donated a large sum of money towards averting poverty."
Word Game Points
Is AVERTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, averting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AVERTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is AVERTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, averting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAVERTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is AVERTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, averting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAVERTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
