🤢lurch

verb, noun
/lɜːrtʃ/

Meaning

to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger

Example Sentences

The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.

Example Expressions

leave someone in the lurch

Synonyms

stagger, stumble, sway, reel, pitch

Antonyms

stabilize, steady

Collocations

sudden lurch, violent lurch, lurch forward, lurch to a stop

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