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

2 of 2

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

Her position deviates from her religion as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which publicly opposes the ballot measure. — Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

But just like in the series’ preceding season, The Ed Gein Story, this one deviates from its titular character to pad itself out. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

The actual number of prime numbers deviates from the prediction. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

Price upon request Louis Vuitton Pharrell’s autumn outing features several eye-catching knits, including this volcanic take on a Nordic yoke sweater, which deviates from more-traditional styles with an irregular, almost pixilated gradient pattern. — Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026

Walsh’s spaceship deviates from many of the vessels seen in Star Wars, as those ships are often dirty and grubby to emphasize their use and wear. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

And the days are coming when AI is meaningfully involved in clinical care, beyond just transcribing our own words, and the follow-up recommendation deviates from the standard of care. — Frances Mei Hardin, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026

After establishing a baseline over seven nights, 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, 5 Aug. 2026

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