Deviant and Strange

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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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Strange is a synonym for deviant. In some cases you can use "Strange" instead an adjective "Deviant".

Nearby Words: deviate, deviation, deviance

Strange adjective - Different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion.

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Deviant is a synonym for strange in unusual topic. Sometimes you can use "Deviant" instead an adjective "Strange".

Nearby Words: strangeness, stranger, strangely

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