noun
- plural of averter; people or things that turn away, prevent, or ward off something undesirable
Usage: Often used in formal or literary contexts
Examples
- The security measures were effective averters of potential threats.
- Quick-thinking averters of disaster prevented the accident from occurring.
- Sunscreen acts as one of the best averters of harmful UV rays.
- The diplomats served as averters of international conflict.
- These safety devices are crucial averters of workplace injuries.