Averting and Ducking

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Averting noun - The act or practice of keeping something from happening.

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Ducking and averting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ducking" instead a noun "Averting".

Nearby Words: avert, averted, avertable

Ducking noun - The act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable.

Usage example: the disgraceful ducking of your duties to your family

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Averting and ducking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Averting" instead a noun "Ducking".

Nearby Words: duck, ducked, ducky

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