deviate meaning and definition

DEVIATE noun

Definition of deviate (noun)

1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
   • synonyms: degenerate, deviant, pervert

DEVIATE verb

Definition of deviate (verb)

1. turn aside; turn away from
   • synonyms: divert
2. be at variance with; be out of line with
   • synonyms: depart, diverge, vary
   • antonym: conform
3. cause to turn away from a previous or expected course
   • "The river was deviated to prevent flooding"

DEVIATE adjective

Definition of deviate (adjective)

1. markedly different from an accepted norm
   • "aberrant behavior"; "deviant ideas"
   • synonyms: aberrant, deviant