Divagation and Deflection

Divagation

Divagation noun - A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern).
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Synonyms for Divagation

Deflection is a synonym for divagation. In some cases you can use "Deflection" instead a noun "Divagation".

Deflection

Deflection noun - A turning away from a course or standard.
Usage example: a stern father who would not tolerate the slightest deflection from the strict moral code that he imposed on his children

Divagation is a synonym for deflection in difference topic. You can use "Divagation" instead a noun "Deflection", if it concerns topics such as deviation, digression, divarication. rare substitute

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