averted
a-vert-ed
verb
Prevented an undesirable or dangerous situation from occurring.
"Swift action averted a potential crisis."
verb
Turned one's eyes or gaze away from something.
"She averted her gaze from the accident."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: fend off, forfend, debar, head off, stave off, avoid, ward off, deflect, forefend, obviate, avert, turn away