Scrabble & Words with friends points
- avert is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
- avert is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
- avert is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9
Definition of avert
- prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening (verb)
Examples
- avert a strike
Synonyms
- avoid
- debar
- deflect
- fend off
- forefend
- forfend
- head off
- obviate
- stave off
- ward off
- turn away or aside (verb)
Examples
- They averted their eyes when the King entered
Synonyms
- turn away
See definition of avert in Merriam Webster