Avert and Head

Avert

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

Head is an antonym for avert.

Nearby Words: aversion, averting, avertable

Head

Head verb - To point or turn (something) toward a target or goal.
Usage example: after a long day at the beach, we headed the car toward home

Avert is an antonym for head.

Common collocations

status avert status head status
number avert number head number
time avert time head time
way avert way head way
Other words: plan, bit, fight.

Both words in one sentence

  • Even the Pyrohydra, who at first seems to avert it by being a Dual Boss instead, starts summoning minions when reduced to one head.
  • Annoying Arrows Anyone else hit with arrows avert this, including one redshirt who had his head ripped off by one.
  • Furry Female Mane Most other females avert this (for example, Amy styles her quills while Rouge doesn't even have fluff on her head).
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