avert 
/əˈvɚt/ verb
averts; avert·ed; avert·ing /əˈvɚt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to turn (your eyes, gaze, etc.) away or aside
▪ She had to avert her eyes [=to look away] at the sight of the accident. ▪ with averted eyes/gaze/glances 2 : to prevent (something bad) from happening
▪ He sped up and averted an accident. ▪ The diplomatic talks narrowly averted a war. ▪ an attempt to avert a strike at the plant
▪ She had to avert her eyes [=to look away] at the sight of the accident. ▪ with averted eyes/gaze/glances
▪ He sped up and averted an accident. ▪ The diplomatic talks narrowly averted a war. ▪ an attempt to avert a strike at the plant
