What is another word for lurch?
Pronunciation: [lˈɜːt͡ʃ] (IPA) 
Lurch, a verb that often describes an unsteady or sudden movement, has quite a few synonyms that can be used in its place. Some of these synonyms include stagger, sway, stumble, falter, totter, wobble, jerk, and pitch. One could also use the phrases "lose one's footing" or "lose one's balance" to describe a similar action. In a more metaphorical sense, one could use the word "jolt" to describe a sudden and unexpected shift in a situation. Regardless of the synonym used, they all convey a sense of instability, unease, and suddenness that is characteristic of a lurch.
