Synonyms for

Veered

Verb / vɪrd / Another word for veered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to change direction suddenly or sharply

Synonyms & similar words

trend swerve sheer cut slew slue curve back veer turned swerved diverted deviated shifted zigzagged twisted curved bent tilted angled banked slewed skewed strayed drifted departed

Example sentences

  1. The plane veered to the left.
  2. The car veered off the road.
  3. The ship veered towards the shore.
  4. The cyclist veered to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
  5. The driver veered to avoid hitting the animal.

Quotes

  • The ship veered off course and headed towards the rocks.
  • The plane suddenly veered to the right and made a sharp turn.
  • His life veered off in a completely different direction after he met her.

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