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averting

ADJECTIVE
defensive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
opposing
STRONG
conservative foiling forestalling preservative preventive thwarting
WEAK
arresting balking checking coping with defending frustrating guarding in opposition interrupting protecting resistive safeguarding uptight warding off withstanding
Antonyms
WEAK
undefensive unprotective unwary unwatchful
ADJECTIVE
on guard
Synonyms
WEAK
alert cautious checking defending expectant guarding preservative preventive protecting safeguarding vigilant warding off watchful withstanding

Example Sentences

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We’re told that constant attention is a moral duty, but averting our eyes can help us reflect and respond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Jana won a number of board seats, averting a proxy fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Mediated by Oman, the recently resumed discussions are aimed at averting the possibility of US military action, with Tehran expressing cautious optimism at Washington's "more realistic" position on its nuclear programme.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The agreement is intended to give lawmakers more time to address Democratic demands to curb ICE tactics while averting a partial government shutdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

She smiles politely, pats me on the shoulder, and then, averting her eyes from mine, squeezes past me to sit down.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson