Word of the day: Avert

Avert: evitar, prevenir, impeder, desviar, afastar

Synonyms: prevent, forestall, head off, help, obviate, preclude, stave off

“He sped up and averted an accident.” (www.merriam-webster.com)

“China and the U.S. seek to avert a diplomatic crisis over Chen Guangcheng's fate during Secretary of State Clinton's coming visit to Beijing. “(www.latimes.com)