Avert and Contend

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Avert

Avert verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.

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Contend and avert are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Avert".

Nearby Words: aversion, averting, avertable

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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Avert and contend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Avert" instead a verb "Contend".

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time

avert time

contend time

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Now, a motley group of heroes under the protection of a Trickster goddess contend with foes seeking the dead God Emperor's power in a struggle to avert disaster before it's too late...and pay the bills while they're at it.

Source: Fantasy Webcomics

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