veering

The word “veering” has 2 syllables: veer-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈvɪrɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for veering?

In the thesaurus, “veering” has 26 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for veering along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for veering

  • arching
  • bowing
  • breaking
  • circling
  • curving
  • cutting
  • deviating
  • diverting
  • entwined
  • kinked
  • rounded
  • shifting
  • spiraling
  • sweeping
  • swerving
  • swinging
  • swirled
  • turned
  • turning
  • twisted
  • twisting
  • wandering
  • warped
  • whipping
  • yawing
  • zigging

Antonyms for veering

  • direct
  • linear
  • right
  • straight
  • straightening
  • straightforward

Meanings of veering

  • verb
    1. To let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out.
    2. To change direction or course suddenly; to swerve.
    3. (of the wind) To shift in a clockwise direction (if in the Northern Hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the Southern Hemisphere).
    4. (of the wind) To shift aft.
    5. To change direction into the wind; to wear ship.
    6. To turn.
  • noun
    1. A motion that veers; a sudden swerve.

Example Sentences

  • The ship was veering off course due to the strong winds.
  • His opinions started veering towards more radical ideas.
  • She noticed the car in front of her veering into the other lane.
  • The conversation kept veering back to the same topic.
  • The path was veering sharply to the right, making it difficult to follow.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to veering, such as: arching, bowing, breaking, circling, curving, cutting, deviating.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

yawing

zagging

zigging


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