Deviation and Twist

Deviation

Deviation noun - A turning away from a course or standard.

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Twist and deviation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Twist" instead a noun "Deviation".

Nearby Words: deviate, deviant, deviating, deviated, deviance

Twist noun - A forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something.

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Deviation and twist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deviation" instead a noun "Twist".

Nearby Words: twisted, twisting, twister, twisty

common	common deviation	common twist
mild	mild deviation	mild twist
single	single deviation	single twist
obvious	obvious deviation	obvious twist
Other adjectives: small, real, massive, big, huge, little, slight, main, clever, interesting, unique, major, possible, minor, further, extra, significant, unusual, odd, weird, strange, biggest.

In an interesting twist from the show's formula, audience expectations are slammed by having a character portrayed as s/he was in the original myth, rather than complete deviation.

Source: Adaptational Villainy / Live-Action TV

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