Lurch

Synonyms of lurch

• lunge
• pitch
• swerve
• stagger

Antonyms of lurch

• smooth
• steady
• balance
• glide

Collocations of lurch

lurch forward

Frequency: 70 %

The car suddenly lurched forward when the driver hit the gas pedal.

lurch uncontrollably

Frequency: 60 %

The roller coaster lurched uncontrollably, causing screams from the riders.

lurch backward

Frequency: 45 %

The boat lurched backward as the waves crashed against it.

lurch sideways

Frequency: 30 %

The table lurched sideways when someone bumped into it.

Idiomatic Expressions for lurch

• Phrase: in a lurch
  Meaning: left in a difficult or vulnerable position without any help or support
  Usage: After the company went bankrupt, all the employees were left in a lurch.