Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Averts.
Averts - as a verb
Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Example: "Let's avoid a confrontation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avoid9debar8deflect13fend offforefend15forfend14head offobviate12stave offward offTurn away or aside
Example: "They averted their eyes when the king entered"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn awayExample Sentences
"She averts her gaze when he walks by."
"The new security system averts potential break-ins."
"He averts his eyes from the gruesome scene."
"The pilot averts disaster by making an emergency landing."
"She averts her face to hide her tears."
Word Game Points
Is AVERTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, averts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AVERTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is AVERTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, averts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAVERTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is AVERTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, averts is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAVERTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
