Found 3 items, similar to averting.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: avert menghindari
English → English (WordNet) Definition: averting averting n 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” [syn: aversion]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Averting Avert \A*vert"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Averted; p. pr. & vb. n. Averting.] [L. avertere; a, ab + vertere to turn: cf. OF. avertir. See Verse, n.] To turn aside, or away; as, to avert the eyes from an object; to ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of; as, how can the danger be averted? “To avert his ire.” --Milton. [1913 Webster] When atheists and profane persons do hear of so many discordant and contrary opinions in religion, it doth avert them from the church. --Bacon. [1913 Webster] Till ardent prayer averts the public woe. --Prior. [1913 Webster]