deviates

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Definitions

noun

A person with deviant behaviour; a deviant, degenerate or pervert.
A value equal to the difference between a measured variable factor and a fixed or algorithmic reference value.

verb

To go off course from; to change course; to change plans.
To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray.“His exhibition of nude paintings deviated from the norm.”
To cause to diverge.

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Synonyms

degenerate deviant pervert swerve veer stray wander divert deflect diverge depart vary deflects departs derogates differs diverges infringes

Rhymes

facilitates traits illustrates advocates indicates culminates resonates radiates validates dissipates

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