slew vs swerve

slew and swerve both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
slew	Yes	No	Yes	No
swerve	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, slew and swerve are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of slew include curve, cut, sheer, slue, trend, veer.

slew (noun)	swerve (noun)
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent	the act of turning aside suddenly
	an erratic deflection from an intended course

slew (verb)	swerve (verb)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly	turn sharply; change direction abruptly
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner