DEVIANT Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word deviant. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEVIANT
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| deviate | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| aberrant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • one whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group adjective satellite • markedly different from an accepted norm | ||||||||
| abnormality | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies • retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence • marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal • behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality | ||||||||
| degenerate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior adjective satellite • unrestrained by convention or morality verb • grow progressively worse | ||||||||
| irregularity | nounn | |||||||
noun • behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality • not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals • an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern • irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis | ||||||||
| nonconformist | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought noun • someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct • a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England adjective satellite • not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion | ||||||||
| outlier | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who lives away from his place of work • an extreme deviation from the mean | ||||||||
| pervert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • change the inherent purpose or function of something | ||||||||
| heteroclite | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • A person who is unconventional; a maverick • (grammar) An irregularly declined or inflected word • A word whose etymological roots come from distinct, different languages or language groups. adjective • Deviating from the ordinary rule; eccentric, abnormal. • (grammar) Being irregularly declined or inflected. | ||||||||
