<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used without object)</p><ul><li>Swerved, swerving.</li><li>To turn aside abruptly in movement or direction; deviate suddenly from the straight or direct course.</li></ul></li><li><p>(used with object)</p><ul><li>Swerved, swerving.</li><li>To cause to turn aside: Nothing could swerve him.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>An act of swerving; turning aside.</li></ul>