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deviate - Dictionary definition and meaning for deviate

DEVIATE

(noun) a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
synonyms : degenerate , deviant , pervert
He was considered to be a pervert and hence ostracized by all. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) turn aside; turn away from
synonyms : divert
(verb) cause to turn away from a previous or expected course
"The river was deviated to prevent flooding"
(verb) be at variance with; be out of line with
synonyms : depart , diverge , vary
(adj.) markedly different from an accepted norm
"aberrant behavior", "deviant ideas"
synonyms : aberrant , deviant
His aberrant eating behavior is main cause of all his health problems. -added by Administrator
The fish did not display any aberrant behavior when returned to water. -added by editor1

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5 mona lisa's playing poker - an aberrant art

Mnemonics for deviate

(Tag: ) DEVI(hindi goddess) ATE all the offerings made to her. It usually does not happen. It was out of standard.
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