Greek-English translations for αποτρέπω

• avert
  To avert the eyes from an object.
  How can the danger be averted?
• deter
• dissuade
  Jane dissuaded Martha from committing suicide.
• prevent
  I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow.
• restrain
  He was restrained by the straight jacket.
• ward off
  He raised his arms to ward off the attack
  He wore garlic to ward off vampires