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 A·vert v. t. [imp. & p. p. Averted; p. pr. & vb. n. Averting.]  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.”
    When atheists and profane persons do hear of so many discordant and contrary opinions in religion, it doth avert them from the church.   --Bacon.
    Till ardent prayer averts the public woe.   --Prior.

 A·vert·ed, a. Turned away, esp. as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious.
    Who scornful pass it with averted eye.   --Keble.
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