Deviance and Recusancy

Deviance

Deviance noun - A state or condition markedly different from the norm.
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Synonyms for Deviance

Recusancy and deviance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recusancy" instead a noun "Deviance".

Nearby Words: deviate, deviation, deviant

Recusancy

Recusancy noun - Refusal to submit to established authority; originally the refusal of Roman Catholics to attend services of the Church of England.

Deviance and recusancy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deviance" instead a noun "Recusancy".

Nearby Word: recusant
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