Synonyms for deviate

Noun

1. pervert, deviant, deviate, degenerate, reprobate, miscreant

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

Verb

1. deviate, vary, diverge, depart, differ

usage: be at variance with; be out of line with

2. deviate, divert, turn

usage: turn aside; turn away from

3. deviate, divert

usage: cause to turn away from a previous or expected course; "The river was deviated to prevent flooding"

4. deflect, deviate, turn

usage: turn aside