adjective
- prevented from happening; turned away or aside
Usage: past participle of ‘avert’ used as adjective
Examples
- The crisis was averted through quick diplomatic action.
- She kept her eyes averted from the accident scene.
- The disaster was narrowly averted by the safety measures.
- He sat with his face averted, unable to watch.
- The potential conflict was averted at the last minute.
- With her gaze averted, she couldn’t see his reaction.