swarve

/ˈswɔrv/

Definitions

1. verb

to swerve or turn suddenly from a course, especially to avoid something; to move unsteadily or with an unsteady motion; to swindle or cheat

“The driver swarved to avoid hitting the pedestrian.”

2. noun

a swerve or turn, especially of a vehicle

“The car took a swarve on the curve.”

3. verb (informal, US)

to swindle or cheat

“He swarved me out of my money.”

Synonyms

  • cheat
  • swerve
  • turn

Antonyms

  • follow
  • straighten