Synonyms of detour

detour 1 of 2

noun

as in deviation

a turning away from a course or standard

we'll regard this relapse as just a brief detour on your road to recovery from substance abuse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deviation
• departure
• deflection
• divergence
• diversion
• regression
• divergency
• divagation
• reversion
• retrogression

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adherence

detour

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to bypass

to avoid by going around

we had to detour the construction zone in order to get to the stadium

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bypass
• circumvent
• avoid
• escape
• circumnavigate
• evade
• skirt
• elude
• eschew
• shun
• flee
• dodge
• shake
• leapfrog
• duck

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• meet
• face
• confront
• pursue
• seek
• accept
• welcome
• embrace
• court

2

as in to deviate

to change one's course or direction

we had to detour for a few miles around the section of highway under construction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deviate
• turn
• swing
• veer
• diverge
• wheel
• sheer
• swerve
• turn off
• tack
• zigzag
• turn back
• double (back)