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lurch

verb, noun

/lɜːrtʃ/

Meaning

to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger

The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.

leave someone in the lurch

stagger, stumble, sway, reel, pitch

stabilize, steady

sudden lurch, violent lurch, lurch forward, lurch to a stop

As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.

to use something in a harmful way; to treat someone badly or cruelly

To separate into pieces; a pause in activity.

To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

The process of rotting or decomposition; to decline in quality or strength.