Definition of averts

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• averts is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• averts is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• averts is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of averts

• prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening (verb)

  Examples

  1. avert a strike

  Synonyms

  1. avoid
  2. debar
  3. deflect
  4. fend off
  5. forefend
  6. forfend
  7. head off
  8. obviate
  9. stave off
  10. ward off
• turn away or aside (verb)

  Examples

  1. They averted their eyes when the King entered

  Synonyms

  1. turn away

See definition of averts in Merriam Webster