avertiment

/ˌævər.tə.mənt/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of turning away or diverting the mind or attention from something.

“The philosopher’s avertiment of the tragedy helped her students cope with the emotional impact.”

2. noun

Something that serves to divert the mind or attention from something else.

“The beauty of nature was a bittersweet avertiment from the pain of losing a loved one.”

Synonyms

  • distraction
  • diversion

Antonyms

  • concentration
  • focus