Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Averted.
How to pronounce averted:
US
Averted - 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 awayAverted - as an adjective
Turned away, especially as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious.
Example Sentences
"He averted his eyes from the gruesome scene."
"The driver narrowly averted a collision with the pedestrian."
"She averted a financial crisis by securing a loan."
"The pilot skillfully averted a mid-air collision."
"He averted his gaze when she caught him staring."
Word Game Points
Is AVERTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, averted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AVERTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is AVERTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, averted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAVERTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is AVERTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, averted is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAVERTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
