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DEVIATING Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word deviating. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word deviating. (close relations)
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departing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• that is going out or leaving

divergent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• tending to move apart in different directions

adjective satellite

• diverging from another or from a standard

diverging
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• tending to move apart in different directions

drifting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• aimless wandering from place to place

adjective satellite

• continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

fluctuating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having unpredictable ups and downs

meandering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of a path e.g.

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

• unable to find your way

swerving
verbv
noun

• the act of turning aside suddenly

turning
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

• act of changing in practice or custom

• a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe

• a movement in a new direction

• the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe

• the activity of shaping something on a lathe

varying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by diversity or difference

veering
verbv
noun

• the act of turning aside suddenly

wandering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• travelling about without any clear destination

adjective satellite

• migratory

• of a path e.g.

• having no fixed course

deflected
verbv
verb

• prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off

• turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

• turn aside and away from an initial or intended course

• draw someone's attention away from something

• impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

detouring
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

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

verb

• travel via a detour

digressing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

• wander from a direct or straight course

roaming
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

sidetracked
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

deviant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

adjective satellite

• markedly different from an accepted norm

aberrant
adjectiveadj
noun

• one whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group

adjective satellite

• markedly different from an accepted norm

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

Best Hypernyms For DEVIATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deviating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
differ divert miscreant reprobate turn

Alternatives for DEPARTING

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