déviant — meaning in English

English meaning

• deviant adj Different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way society disapproves of.
• pervert noun A person whose sexual behavior or interests are considered abnormal or unacceptable.

Senses

déviant is used for these senses in English:

• deviant Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.
• deviant A person who deviates, especially from norms of social behavior.
• pervert (dated) One who has been perverted; one who has turned to error, or adopted a twisted sense of values or morals.

deviant — full definition

1. adj Different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way society disapproves of.
2. noun A person whose behaviour clearly breaks accepted social norms.

pervert — full definition

1. noun A person whose sexual behavior or interests are considered abnormal or unacceptable.
2. verb To corrupt or distort something from its original or proper purpose.

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