averting

(noun, verb)

noun

1. the act of preventing something from occurring

- averting danger was his responsibility

Definition categories: act, bar, prevention

2. the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away

- averting her gaze meant that she was angry

Similar word(s): aversion

Definition categories: act, avoidance, dodging, shunning

verb

1. present participle of avert