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averting
noun
The act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
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noun
The act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
“Averting her gaze meant that she was angry”
noun
The act of preventing something from occurring
“Averting danger was his responsibility”
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Averting her gaze meant that she was angry
Averting danger was his responsibility
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