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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

averting

/əˈvɜːrtnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does averting mean?

verb

To turn away from something, especially in order to avoid it; to divert attention from something.

Example

"The company is trying to avert criticism by releasing a statement before the news broke."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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