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There are 5 meanings of the word Deviate.

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Deviate - as a noun

A person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

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Deviate - as an adjective satellite

Markedly different from an accepted norm

Example: "Aberrant behavior"

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Deviate - as a verb

Turn aside; turn away from

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Be at variance with; be out of line with

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Cause to turn away from a previous or expected course

Example: "The river was deviated to prevent flooding"

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Example Sentences

"She deviated from her usual routine and tried a new exercise class."
"The driver deviated from the prescribed route and took a shortcut."
"He tends to deviate from the main topic during his presentations."
"The artist deviated from his traditional style and experimented with abstract paintings."
"The company's stock price deviated significantly from the industry average."
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Word Game Points

Is DEVIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deviate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEVIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DEVIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deviate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEVIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DEVIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deviate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEVIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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