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avert

verbHigh-frequency wordMore A words

to prevent something unpleasant from happening; or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

In a sentence

Quick diplomatic intervention managed to avert what could have been a catastrophic conflict.

Antonyms
causeinviteprovoke

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