overswerve

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ swerve.

Verb

overswerve (third-person singular simple present overswerves, present participle overswerving, simple past and past participle overswerved)

1. To swerve excessively, especially to avoid hitting something.
   • 2012 October 9, “Deer Collision - What Next”, in The Suburban Bushwacker‎^[1]:

     Don't overswerve to avoid hitting a deer. If a collision with the animal seems inevitable, then hit it while maintaining full control of your car.