Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

Avert

Prevent

The most appropriate synonym of the word avert is prevent.

• Avert means to turn aside or prevent (something undesirable).
• Face means to meet (something) with courage or determination.
• Confront means to face (someone or something) with hostility or defiance.
• Permit means to allow (something) to happen or exist.
• Prevent means to stop (something) from happening or being done.