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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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It’s also better to steer clear of utilities in the Southeastern U.S., where regulators have been generous on allowable rate increases.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Qatar, the world's second-largest LNG producer, has seen LNG exports plunge as fuel tankers steer clear of the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He was the kind of person I'd cross the street to steer clear of.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour

steer clear

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