Swerve

Synonyms of swerve

• turn
• curve
• swerve
• veer
• deviate

Antonyms of swerve

• maintain
• continue
• proceed
• stay
• straighten

Collocations of swerve

swerve sharply

Frequency: 70 %

The car had to swerve sharply to avoid hitting the pedestrian.

swerve unexpectedly

Frequency: 60 %

The cyclist swerved unexpectedly in front of the car.

swerve abruptly

Frequency: 55 %

The bus driver had to swerve abruptly to avoid a collision.

swerve dangerously

Frequency: 50 %

The driver swerved dangerously on the icy road.

swerve off course

Frequency: 45 %

The plane had to swerve off course to avoid bad weather.

Idiomatic Expressions for swerve

• Phrase: swerve into oncoming traffic
  Meaning: to suddenly change direction and move into the path of vehicles coming from the opposite direction
  Usage: The driver lost control of the car and swerved into oncoming traffic.