lurch violently

Frequency: 7.29.3 per million words

To move in a very strong and uncontrolled way.

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Examples (10)

  • Suddenly the train lurched violently.
  • The car lurched violently to one side when it hit the pothole.
  • As the ship entered the storm, it began to lurch violently in the waves.
  • He felt the plane lurch violently during the unexpected turbulence.
  • The old bus lurched violently down the unpaved road.
  • Without warning, the elevator lurched violently, causing panic among the passengers.
  • The inexperienced driver made the truck lurch violently as he shifted gears.
  • A sudden explosion caused the entire building to lurch violently.
  • She cried out as the roller coaster lurched violently around the bend.
  • The injured animal lurched violently before collapsing.