Synonyms of deviates

deviates 1 of 2

noun

plural of deviate

as in perverts

a person who has sunk below the normal moral standard

a sleazy bar that seemed to be an informal clubhouse for deviates

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perverts
• degenerates
• rips
• rakes
• villains
• libertines
• backsliders
• debauchers
• playboys
• decadents
• derelicts
• rakehells
• delinquents
• pervs
• incorrigibles
• profligates
• debauchees
• heels
• bankrupts
• reprobates
• rogues
• scoundrels
• knaves
• blackguards
• satyrs
• cads
• miscreants
• rascals
• lechers
• playgirls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• saints

deviates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of deviate

as in turns

to change one's course or direction

sailors forced to deviate from their course in order to avoid the storm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turns
• veers
• swings
• diverges
• swerves
• detours
• turns off
• wheels
• zigzags
• sheers
• tacks
• turns back
• doubles (back)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deviates

Verb

Palm Aire residents Wayne Oken and Richard Hosford say the plan deviates from what was originally promised when the development was first unveiled. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 30 July 2026

This production choice deviates from Marvel's usual digital pipeline, with large-format film capturing significantly more visual detail. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

After establishing a baseline, the watch will notify you if any stat deviates from the norm, which could be a warning sign of a potential illness. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026

According to the distillery, the whiskey is made using the same distillation and barrel-entry proof as the core bourbon, but then deviates from there. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Extra padding on the tongue and collar blow up the proportions of the silhouette, while a suede, mesh and leather upper deviates from the typical leather build. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 June 2026

That precedent deviates from the Fed major mandates and today is actually dangerous. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026

The same fate likely awaits any presidential candidate who deviates from their line. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026

Now, Hilton rarely deviates from her signature look, of which long, perfectly curled or waved blonde hair is a key element. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 May 2026