deviate

/dˈiːvɪˌeɪt/

/ˈdiviˌeɪt/

to deviate

MAIN VERB

turn aside; turn away from

synonyms : divert

be at variance with; be out of line with

synonyms : depart

antonyms : conform

cause to turn away from a previous or expected course

Deviate

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

synonyms : degenerate

deviate

markedly different from an accepted norm

synonyms : aberrant

Examples

1. She always worries about what Mrs. Grundy will think if she deviates from societal norms.

2. And values near this solution deviate the solution.

3. Now in step 5, the preparation methods deviate.

4. She deviates.