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To avert the occurrence of by taking preventative action

To turn aside or away

To divert one's mind or attention (to something else)

To impede the work or progress of

To protect or shield from harm or danger

To not be able to experience or take advantage of (an opportunity or chance)

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Verb

To avert the occurrence of by taking preventative action

keep from happening

stand in the way of

provide against

beat someone to the punch

beat someone to the draw

beat someone to it

steal a march on

be one step ahead of

act in advance of

head off at pass

put the stopper on

take wind out of

put the kibosh on

keep at a distance

keep at arm's length

make impossible

make it impossible for

prevent the occurrence of

pour cold water on

put a damper on

throw cold water on

make unnecessary

shield yourself from

break the habit of

close one's doors to

put the mockers on

upset the applecart

throw a spanner in the works

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

put a spoke in someone's wheel

cramp one's style

get in the way of

queer someone's pitch

be a hindrance to

cook someone's goose

spike someone's guns

give the run around

throw monkey wrench in

keep under control

bring to screeching halt

halt in its tracks

throw a monkey wrench in the works

bring to a close

prevent from making progress

stand in the way

put the brakes on

take out of play

take wind out of sails

get the better of

bring to a standstill

give a hard time

throw a spoke in the wheel of

put a stopper in

dash one's hope

get bogged down

bring to an end

throw a monkey wrench into

put on back burner

keep the lid on

keep a tight rein on

gain control over

put half nelson on

gain mastery over

take the wind out of your sails

put the brakes on

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“A vigilant driver managed to stop the locomotive and avert a major disaster.”

Verb

To turn aside or away

change direction

turn to one side

change the course of

get sidetracked

leave beaten path

chop and change

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“They don't make for pretty reading and some of you may wish to avert your eyes now.”

Verb

To divert one's mind or attention (to something else)

“A man may avert his attention from something presented to him, not because it is irrelevant to the subject at hand, or insignificant in itself, but because it is disturbing.”

Verb

To impede the work or progress of

throw a spanner in the works

stem the flow of

stand in the way of

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

get in the way of

cramp one's style

put the kibosh on

cramp someone's style

give a hard time

keep under control

be a hindrance to

bring to screeching halt

keep within bounds

put the brakes on

keep a tight rein on

keep the lid on

give the run around

put at a disadvantage

place at a disadvantage

put the stopper on

tie someone's hands

put straitjacket on

throw monkey wrench in

impose limits on

prevent from making progress

take wind out of

get bogged down

tie one's hands

give disadvantage

put out of commission

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

queer someone's pitch

throw a spoke in the wheel of

put the brakes on

take out of play

throw cold water on

make it impossible for

make it impracticable for

make impossible

drag through the mud

keep tight rein on

upset the applecart

pour cold water on

put a damper on

dash one's hope

clip one's wings

queer the pitch of

bring to an end

bring to a stop

make impracticable

poke full of holes

do a disservice to

give a disadvantage to

put in an unfavourable position

treat unfavourably

inflict a handicap on

bring to a halt

place a limit on

bring to a standstill

keep within limits

draw the line on

put a spoke in someone's wheel

throw a monkey wrench into

put on back burner

put a restriction on

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Verb

To protect or shield from harm or danger

provide sanctuary

be the defender of

afford protection to

cover all bases

assure the safety of

take under one's wing

take someone under your wing

stand guard over

make invulnerable

provide protection for

be responsible for

prevent disease

be in charge of

give an alibi to

provide with an alibi

give shelter to

give sanctuary to

provide a refuge for

keep in good condition

supply with troops

wrap up in cotton wool

make impregnable

provide insurance for

take out insurance

mitigate infection

take out insurance cover

give security to

safeguard against

protect against

defend oneself against

be attentive of

keep at arm's length

build defences round

strengthen with defensive works

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Verb

To not be able to experience or take advantage of (an opportunity or chance)

fail to take advantage of

fail to exploit

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