Prevent (5 letters)

{ Answer }

AVERT

{ Related Clues }

Deter
Detour
Forestall
Forfend
Parry
Sidestep
Thwart
Fend off
Head off
Keep from occurring
Manage to avoid
Prevent, as disaster
Stave off
Turn aside
Turn away
Ward off
Not let happen
What good fencers do

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer AVERT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.

{ Definition }

AVERT as a verb:

1. (debar, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off) = prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"

2. (avert, turn away) = turn away or aside; "They averted their eyes when the King entered"