Avert and Defend

Avert

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

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Defend and avert are semantically related in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Avert".

Nearby Words: aversion, averting, avertable

Defend

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Usage example: a solemn oath to defend the mother country at any cost

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Avert and defend are semantically related in activity topic. Sometimes you can use "Avert" instead a verb "Defend", if it concerns topics such as protect.

Nearby Words: defense, defence, defender, defensive, defending

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people	avert people	defend people
time	avert time	defend time
way	avert way	defend way

Both words in one sentence

The sequel tries to avert this by allowing you to send your own Made Men to attack enemy businesses or defend your own.

Source: Video Game / The Godfather

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