This refers to the physical act of looking away from something undesirable or turning one's mind from a distressing thought [5.1, 5.5].

Examples: "she her gaze," "I averted my eyes while he dressed" [5.1, 5.5].

Examples: "talks narrowly a war," "salt on an icy sidewalk averts accidents," "he sped up and averted an accident" [5.3, 5.4, 5.6]. To Turn Away (Eyes or Thoughts):