Swerve Synonyms and Antonyms

swûrv
To turn aside sharply from a straight course
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. sheer
  2. cut
  3. veer
  4. slue
  5. chop
  6. skew
  7. curve
  8. trend
  9. yaw
  10. slew
Antonyms:
  1. straighten
To turn away from a prescribed course of action or conduct
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. deviate
  2. veer
  3. digress
  4. diverge
  5. stray
  6. depart
  7. turn
  8. turn aside
  9. move
  10. avert
  11. deflect
  12. sheer
  13. shift
  14. sidestep
  15. skew
  16. err
  17. totter
An erratic deflection from an intended course
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. yaw
The act of turning aside suddenly
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. swerving
  2. veering

Words Related to Swerve

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Swerve Sentence Examples

  • Drivers swerve or brace for the impact, but never hit the dog.

  • This will increase the cost of boring and will render the holes more likely to swerve from the true direction.

  • Suddenly having to stop or swerve to avoid a hazard can result in a fatal crash.

  • They are fast flyers, and swerve around in the air in tight groups.

  • He managed to swerve past, but the guy reached out and made contact as the van skidded past.

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