Averted
Interrupted and averted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Interrupted" instead a verb "Averted".
Interrupted
Interrupted adjective - Discontinued temporarily.
Averted and interrupted are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Averted" instead a verb "Interrupted".
Both words in one sentence
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Hilariously averted in the last episode when Kintaro is interrupted by his male boss rather than the original woman; let's just say the use of a butcher knife is involved.
Source: Manga / Golden Boy -
Averted in The Belgariad, where the journey is often interrupted by having to tend to the horses.
Source: Automaton Horses -
Averted in one early episode where Grissom makes a quip, the musical cue for the fade happens, but is suddenly interrupted by Grissom's cell phone, informing him of another case to handle.
Source: Series / CSI
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