Adherent and Deviant

Opposite meaning words

Adherent noun - One who follows the opinions or teachings of another.

Show all Definitions

Deviant is an antonym for adherent.

Nearby Words: adhere, adherence, adhering, adherer

Deviant noun - A person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs.

Usage example: branded as social deviants by a society that did not value self-expression

Show all Definitions

Adherent is an antonym for deviant.

Nearby Words: deviate, deviation, deviance

Cite this Source

Deviant and Adherent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/adherent/deviant

Adherent & Deviant. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/adherent/deviant>.

Deviant or Adherent. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/adherent/deviant.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "adherent" and "deviant" have occurred on timeline