Deviation and Waif

Deviation

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

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

Waif

Waif noun - A homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned.
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Synonyms for Waif

Deviation and waif are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deviation" instead a noun "Waif".

How words are described

common common deviation common waif
small small deviation small waif
little little deviation little waif
tiny tiny deviation tiny waif
Other adjectives: main, local.
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