Sheer and Waver

Sheer

Sheer verb - To depart abruptly from a straight line or course.
Usage example: the car sheered to avoid hitting the dog

Waver and sheer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Waver" instead a verb "Sheer".

Nearby Words: sheered, sheering

Waver

Waver verb - To show uncertainty about the right course of action.

Sheer and waver are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sheer" instead a verb "Waver".

Nearby Word: wavering

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