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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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We’re definitely going to steer clear of that.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

It would seem reasonable to steer clear of these winners.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

There is a tendency for people who have worked and saved up money to steer clear of the stock market when deciding what to do with their cash.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Plus, hiring in March defied expectations, and tips to help you steer clear of botnet networks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Curly was more than happy to steer clear of the brutes.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

steer clear

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