Averts

Synonyms for "averts" (102 found)

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debar forestall about-face anticipate balk bar bear off check defend deflect deter discourage dishearten divert draw aside duck ease off

Verb(4 words)

avoid debar deflect dilly-dally

Strong matches (30)

edge off estop exclude face about fend fend off fly off foil forbid foreclose frustrate gee glance glance off go off halt haw head head off help

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inhibit jib keep from keep off

Verb(6 words)

fend off forefend forestall forfend head off hinder

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Magnanimity is a great treasure; harmonious affinity with others is wonderful, Detachment from name and gain averts trouble; happiness makes older people feel young.

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