Synonyms of strayed

strayed

verb

past tense of stray

as in trespassed

to commit an offense

our straying son swears he's returned to the straight and narrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trespassed
• fell
• wandered
• erred
• sinned
• offended
• transgressed
• violated
• fell from grace
• broke the law
• breached
• infringed
• lapsed
• broke
• backslid
• messed up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• justified
• forgave
• pardoned
• regretted
• repented
• rued

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of strayed

Investors and consumers alike were disappointed when Ferrari unveiled its first EV in late May, saying the Luce model strayed far from the brand's design philosophy. — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Close to half of Americans believe the country has strayed significantly from the nation's founding principles. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 July 2026

Finally, the report argues that Yale has strayed from its focus on rigor and academic excellence. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026

She’s strayed only a few times, trying other brands and Brooks styles, but always goes back to this specific style. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Notion, however, has strayed from releasing direct follow-up products to Skiff’s portfolio. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026

Records of public meetings and community newspapers feature jabs at how far these sorry kinsmen have strayed from their heritage. — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026

Security cameras dotted the property, and a guard called out to visitors who strayed too close. — Leah Willingham, Fortune, 21 June 2026

Gonzalez then strayed too far to his right to try fielding Anthony Volpe’s grounder to second, leaving Meidroth with no one to throw to at first on an infield hit. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026