swerve
//swɜːv//
Verb
swerveInfinitive
swervePresent tense
swervedPast tense
swervedPast participle
swervingPresent participle
swervesThird-person singular
1
To change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something.
The driver swerved to avoid hitting the dog.
2
To deviate from a planned course of action or belief.
She never swerved from her principles, even under pressure.
Antonym
Noun
1
A sudden change in direction or movement.
The car made a sudden swerve to avoid the dog.