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Jib (Verb)

Refuse to comply.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The students jibbed at the new policy requiring uniforms, claiming it restricted their personal freedoms.
She would jib at giving him her number, knowing his reputation for harassment.
When faced with the additional task, he jibbed and complained it wasn't in his job description.
The teacher couldn't understand why the children jibbed at doing their homework every time.
Mark jibbed at the idea of going skydiving with his friends, being too afraid of heights.

Shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The sail jibbed wildly as the boat navigated through the strong gusts of wind.
The crew struggled to adjust the sails as they jibbed sharply to starboard.
As the storm intensified, the sails jibbed with increasing frequency, testing the sailors' skills.
The boat's sails jibbed violently as it changed tack in the rough seas.
With a sudden jibe, the boat lurched to the side, causing the passengers to lose their balance.