Sheer away
verb
To move away quickly and sharply from something or someone, usually out of fear or to avoid danger.
When the snake appeared on the trail, my horse sheered away.
Often appears as...
- sheer away from danger
- sheer away quickly
verb
To suddenly change direction, especially as a result of sudden fear.
The driver sheered away at the last moment to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
Often appears as...
- sheer away suddenly
- car sheered away
verb
To distance oneself from a person or an idea, often due to conflict or discomfort.
She started to sheer away from her old friends after they started to criticize her choices.
Often appears as...
- sheer away from conflict
- sheer away from criticism
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To move away quickly and sharply from something or someone, usually out of fear or to avoid danger.
When the snake appeared on the trail, my horse sheered away.
Often appears as...
- sheer away from danger
- sheer away quickly
verb
To suddenly change direction, especially as a result of sudden fear.
The driver sheered away at the last moment to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
Often appears as...
- sheer away suddenly
- car sheered away
verb
To distance oneself from a person or an idea, often due to conflict or discomfort.
She started to sheer away from her old friends after they started to criticize her choices.
Often appears as...
- sheer away from conflict
- sheer away from criticism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Sudden Fear
Used when an immediate response to avoid harm or danger is illustrated.
As lightning struck, the campers sheered away from the tree.
Pro Tip 2/2Sharp Movement
Emphasizes a quick and decisive motion, rather than a gradual or gentle one.
The rabbit sheered away as the shadow of the hawk passed overhead.
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