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deviate

/'d/i/v/I/,/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

    noun.person

    Synonyms degenerate deviant pervert

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. markedly different from an accepted norm

    adj.all

    Synonyms aberrant deviant

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. turn aside; turn away from

    verb.motion

    Synonyms divert

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. be at variance with; be out of line with

    verb.stative

    Synonyms depart diverge vary
    Antonyms conform

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. cause to turn away from a previous or expected course

    verb.motion

    Examples
    The river was deviated to prevent flooding.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. To go out of the way; to turn aside from a course or a method; to stray or go astray; to err; to digress; to diverge; to vary.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  5. To cause to deviate.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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