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averting
noun
the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- G
- Contains
- VERTIN
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
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”
In context
Example Sentences
averting her gaze meant that she was angry
averting danger was his responsibility
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