What is another word for averting?
Pronunciation: [ɐvˈɜːtɪŋ] (IPA) 
Avoiding, preventing, sidestepping, circumventing, evading, blocking, deterring, forestalling, hindering, impeding, inhibiting, interrupting, obstructing, precluding, thwarting, warding off, checking, diverting, halting, staving off, turning aside. All of these synonyms for "averting" imply the act of stopping or avoiding something from happening. Whether it's avoiding a crisis, preventing a disaster, or simply blocking a negative outcome, these words all convey the sense of taking action to prevent a harmful event from occurring. By using one of these synonyms instead of "averting," you can add variety and nuance to your writing while expressing the same essential idea.
