deviate
Pronunciation change
- verb
- noun
Noun change
- (sociology) (countable) A deviate is a person whose behaviour is not acceptable.
- Synonyms: deviant, degenerate and pervert
Verb change
Plain form |
Third-person singular |
Past tense |
Past participle |
Present participle |
- (intransitive) If you deviate, you change course or plans.
Adjective change
Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
- A deviate act is something that is not part of the usual, accepted standards.