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avert
avert
synonyms
stave off
deflect
ward off
fend off
avoid
obviate
head off
prevent
forestall
turn aside
stop
forfend
debar
divert
block
preclude
check
rule out
hinder
forefend
deter
obstruct
impede
frustrate
foil
thwart
hold off
parry
keep at bay
restrain
turn away
nip in the bud
halt
turn
veer
repel
keep off
swerve
hold back
curb
prohibit
inhibit
repulse
arrest
put a stop to
rebuff
intercept
pivot
whirl
wheel
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avert
antonyms
encourage
allow
stay
cause
aid
support
make vulnerable
permit
lay bare
open
keep
let go
assist
persuade
speed up
go straight
shoot first and ask questions later
include
refute
quit
keep to
reject
relinquish
want
surrender
let in
expedite
prepone
turn on
confront
stimulate
engage
put on to
be direct
disavow
desert
leave
renounce
face
meet
free
resign
bring forward
rush
instigate
take action
take the bull by the horns
deny
come to grips with
urge
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