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swerve

verb
/swɜːrv/

Meaning

to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something

Example Sentences

The car swerved to avoid the dog.

Synonyms

veer, deviate, turn, curve

Antonyms

stay, straighten

Collocations

swerve sharply, swerve to avoid

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