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deviant in Danish

deviant in Danish is afviger — deviant means different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way society disapproves of.

deviant in Danish

afviger
noun
A person who deviates, especially from norms of social behavior.

What does "deviant" mean?

  1. adj Different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way society disapproves of.
    "The study looked at deviant behaviour among teenagers."
  2. noun A person whose behaviour clearly breaks accepted social norms.
    "The tabloid labelled him a deviant after the scandal broke."
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deviant in a sentence

  • The study looked at deviant behaviour among teenagers.
  • His deviant approach to management ruffled feathers at first, then paid off.
  • The tabloid labelled him a deviant after the scandal broke.
  • Support groups exist for people wrongly branded as deviants.

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What is "deviant" in Danish?

"deviant" in Danish is afviger. deviant means: Different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way society disapproves of.

How do you use "deviant" in a sentence?

Example: "The study looked at deviant behaviour among teenagers." In Danish, "deviant" is afviger.

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