Deviate (verb)

  1. To depart from a norm or from what is considered normal or acceptable.
  2. To move away from a path or course.

Origin:

From latin deviƍ ("i deviate, stray"), from de- ("away from") + via ("way, path").

Examples:

  1. He deviated from societal norms by refusing to conform.
  2. The artist deviated from traditional art categories in his work.
  3. The criminal deviated from acceptable behavior and was arrested.
  4. He deviated from his usual routine by going to the park instead of the gym.
  5. The company deviated from its original plan and decided to focus on a different market.
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