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DETOURING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word detouring. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word detouring. (close relations)
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diverging
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• tending to move apart in different directions

straying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• unable to find your way

veering
verbv
noun

• the act of turning aside suddenly

deviating
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

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

adjective satellite

• markedly different from an accepted norm

verb

• turn aside; turn away from

• be at variance with; be out of line with

• cause to turn away from a previous or expected course

sidetracking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass

verb

• wander from a direct or straight course

roundabout way
nounn
noun

• a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)

Best Hypernyms For DETOURING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for detouring, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
deviate divert road route

Alternatives for DIVERGING

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