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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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So conservative investors may want to steer clear of Bitcoin and other cryptos.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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

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

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

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

“I told her to steer clear of any mention of Katniss or the Capitol,” says Plutarch.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

steer clear

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