deviate

US /ˈdiviˌet/

UK /ˈdi:vieɪt/

B1

verb

  • To do something unusual or different; depart from

adjective

  • Departing from usual or accepted standards; atypical

other

  • To depart from an established course or norm.
  • To differ or diverge in opinion, belief, or character
  • To stray or diverge from a set course, standard, or topic

noun

  • A person whose behavior deviates from what is considered acceptable, especially in a sexual context