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averting

aver·ting

US/ʌˈvɜrtɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of preventing something from occurring

  • “averting danger was his responsibility”
2.

the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away

  • “averting her gaze meant that she was angry”
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