Avert (Verb)
Meaning 1
Turn away or aside; "They averted their eyes when the King entered".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.