English Synonym Finder

swerve

Definitions

To change or cause to change direction abruptly.

An abrupt change of direction.

Examples

The driver had to swerve to avoid hitting the stray dog in the road.

She felt the car swerve violently when the tire suddenly blew out.

He made a sharp swerve to the left to dodge the falling debris.

Synonyms

veer deviate diverge sheer deflect lurch sidestep

Antonyms

straighten align continue proceed advance stay persist