Deviant and Familiar

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Deviant adjective - Departing from some accepted standard of what is normal.

Usage example: some studies show that many violent criminals begin exhibiting deviant behavior in early childhood

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Familiar is an antonym for deviant.

Nearby Words: deviate, deviation, deviance

Familiar adjective - Closely acquainted.

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Deviant is an antonym for familiar.

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