2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Avert \A*vert"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Averted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Averting}.] [L. avertere; a, ab + vertere to turn: cf. OF. avertir. See {Verse}, n.] To turn aside, or away; as, to avert the eyes from an object; to ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of; as, how can the danger be averted? "To avert his ire." --Milton. [1913 Webster] When atheists and profane persons do hear of so many discordant and contrary opinions in religion, it doth avert them from the church. --Bacon. [1913 Webster] Till ardent prayer averts the public woe. --Prior. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Averted \A*vert"ed\, a. Turned away, esp. as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious. [1913 Webster] Who scornful pass it with averted eye. --Keble. [1913 Webster]
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