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steer clear

VERB
spurn
Synonyms
STRONGEST
despise disdain dismiss disregard flout rebuff refuse reject repudiate scorn snub turn down
STRONG
air contemn cut decline disapprove drop dump flush nix reprobate repulse scoff slight sneer
WEAK
cold-shoulder give the cold shoulder hold in contempt look down on not hear of pass by sneeze at turn nose up at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
OK accept admire allow approve esteem include like love respect sanction welcome
STRONG
ascend compliment praise rise
WEAK
embrace want

Example Sentences

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One thing I wanted to steer clear away from or just be wary of is getting too like — especially with the outfit and the hair — too, like, culty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

A few tips can help you steer clear of so-called residential proxy networks, which have been used to wreak havoc online around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Whether the above is enough for you to steer clear of NordVPN, I’ll leave up to you.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

To steer clear of what appears to be a waning chip rally, consider running to a separate area of the stock market.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

He wanted us kids to steer clear of him, to stay outside all day and play.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls