deviating (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːviˌeɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Moving away from an established course, norm, or standard.

Examples

• The politician was accused of deviating from his campaign promises.

• His behavior was deviating significantly from what was considered normal for his age.

• The experiment failed because the temperature started deviating from the set point.

How to Use deviating

deviate from (prepositional phrase)

To move away from a standard, course, or path. — "The flight had to deviate from its planned route due to bad weather."

Synonyms of deviating

Words with a similar meaning to deviating:

• diverging
• wandering
• straying
• swerving

Antonyms of deviating

Words with the opposite meaning to deviating:

• adhering
• following
• conforming

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